- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Client-centered approach
About Jack
Jack Valdez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado with 25 years of experience. He helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses relationship strain and workplace frustration.
Jack uses straightforward, practical sessions. He asks people how they want sessions to go and follows that preference. Some sessions are a chance to vent. Others focus on learning coping skills and behavior changes.
He draws on client-centered work so conversations revolve around the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and acting. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are taught when people need tools for intense emotions and urges.
Jack makes time for common life problems like caregiver stress, commitment worries, communication breakdowns, control issues, and separation. He also works with men facing midlife questions, loneliness, or struggles with mood and panic attacks.
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Jack emphasizes clear steps people can try between meetings. He keeps explanations plain and focuses on concrete skills rather than labels.
If someone prefers to guide the session tone, Jack accommodates that. He welcomes clients who want both short-term problem solving and longer-term work on patterns that keep recurring.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Jack commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-centered work means sessions focus on what the person brings up and how they want to proceed. CBT involves identifying patterns of thinking that make anger and anxiety worse and practicing different responses to those thoughts.He also teaches Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when intense emotions or urges are present. DBT skills give step-by-step tools for managing strong feelings, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving moment-to-moment coping.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. He will discuss goals and preferences and then agree on a plan together. That collaborative decision can shift as progress is made or needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and making it easier to schedule brief check-ins or longer skill-building meetings. They also allow people to choose quieter times, use only audio when needed, and try different rhythms of work without changing therapists.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related concerns does he address?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression. He also helps with workplace issues, panic, and social anxiety when these relate to anger.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is client-centered and practical. Sessions can be conversational or skills-focused depending on what the person requests.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience in mental health, including both in-person and online work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.