Josephine Ovalles, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 13 years in practice

Josephine Ovalles offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, substance concerns, or relationship struggles.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 080267 · expires April 2027
LCSW, Connecticut: 009273 · expires May 2026
NPI: 1962661348 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English, Spanish

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check any license with the state board and any NPI with the national registry.

About Josephine

Josephine Ovalles offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, substance concerns, or relationship struggles. She speaks English and Spanish and works with individuals who want straightforward tools and steady guidance. Josephine uses clear, down-to-earth language to help people manage symptoms and make decisions.

She draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills and change unhelpful thinking. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered elements to strengthen relationships and self-understanding.

Background and approach

With 13 years of clinical experience and credentials as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Josephine practices in New York. She has worked with people facing grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, addictions, parenting challenges, and career or life transitions. Her background includes individual therapy, group work, and crisis intervention.

Sessions are practical and goal-focused. People can expect to learn tools for emotion regulation, communication, and problem solving. Josephine helps clients set realistic steps and track progress between meetings.

She offers therapy in both English and Spanish and provides care through multiple online formats. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling sessions based on availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Josephine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Approaches Josephine names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.

Online support

How Josephine’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past relationships shape current trust and closeness, helping people improve communication and feel more supported in relationships.

Choosing the best approach is a team effort. Josephine will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what is working.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet during busy lives. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and deeper work, phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can support brief updates, coaching, or between-session contact. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and to use therapy in ways that fit daily routines.

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.

Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she address?

Josephine works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, and relationship concerns among other issues.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses practical, skills-based methods and a person-centered tone to teach coping strategies and improve communication.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 13 years of clinical experience to her practice and has provided individual therapy, group work, and crisis intervention.

Where is the therapist located and what are her credentials?

She practices in New York and holds LCSW credentials, listed as NY LCSW and CT LCSW.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What formats are available for meeting?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to availability.

Is this your profile?

Ask us to correct details or take the page down.