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Yashira Valdez, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational Interviewing
About Yashira
Yashira Valdez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on self-esteem, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She offers services in both English and Spanish and works with adults presenting these concerns.
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also integrates mindfulness techniques to build awareness and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change.
In sessions she talks through specific problems and helps set small, manageable goals. She uses exercises and homework that fit into everyday life, such as short thought records or brief mindfulness practices. The focus is on what to try between sessions and what changes to notice.
Yashira draws on experience with issues related to aging and geriatric concerns, jealousy, postpartum depression, and challenges common to young adults. She adapts interventions to the problems a person brings, and checks in on progress as therapy continues.
She trained at Florida International University and practices as an LCSW in Florida. People who prefer Spanish-language sessions can ask for services in Spanish. To begin, readers are asked to complete the site matching steps and schedule an initial session to see if the working style fits.
How Yashira uses CBT and related methods online
Yashira uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. CBT tools often include written thought records, behavior experiments, and short between-session tasks that focus on changing everyday habits and reactions. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside CBT to increase moment-to-moment awareness and to reduce reactivity through brief attention and breathing exercises.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, or motivational interviewing techniques to support readiness for change.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day, use screen-shared worksheets, or practice brief mindfulness exercises between activities. These practical features help integrate therapy into everyday life without promising a particular format.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with self-esteem, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, jealousy, postpartum depression, and young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She uses structured tools like thought records and brief mindfulness exercises to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on mood, stress, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options through the site before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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