Christopher ValdezClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (he, him)

About

Living in modern times, Mental Health has come to the forefront of focus, in order to obtain positive functioning. Sometimes life throws us these curveballs which leaves us feeling a little less than equipped at managing. We may be left feeling hopeless, fearful, anxious, sad, irritable, angry, or simply lost. We then tend to turn to unhealthy coping skills in order to get through. Let me first, normalize these emotions, and let you know that what you are feeling, many others go through as well. We are not living in easy times. Optimizing and prioritizing your mental health is key towards attaining positive functioning. I am an Afro Latino, Bilingual, Mental Health Therapist, with experience in dealing with depression, anxiety, sexual trauma, ADHD, intergenerational issues, cultural challenges, and sexual identity issues. I utilize motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, and mindfulness based stress reduction therapy.