Yashira Valdez, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 7 years in practice

Yashira Valdez is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people feel steadier in everyday life.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW20598 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1922739911 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Yashira

Yashira Valdez is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people feel steadier in everyday life. She draws on clear, goal-focused techniques to address self esteem, stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, depression, and life transitions. Her style is direct and compassionate, and she adapts conversations to each person’s situation.

Her background includes seven years of clinical work and a degree from Florida International University.

Background and approach

Yashira relies on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help clients notice patterns and try different ways of coping. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change and trauma-focused strategies when difficult past events are part of the picture. Sessions focus on practical steps.

Yashira helps people identify small, useful changes they can make between meetings. She pays attention to how thoughts, actions, and feelings interact and uses simple exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. She works with issues across the lifespan such as young adult concerns, postpartum depression, and aging and geriatric matters, tailoring plans to where a person is now.

Yashira speaks English and Spanish and offers sessions via video, phone, live chat, or messaging for flexibility. Starting therapy involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment. Yashira aims to make the intake process straightforward so people can focus on the work they want to do.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Yashira names

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Online support

Online approaches that focus on clear steps

Yashira often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable parts so clients can test small changes and see what helps. Mindfulness Therapy is another core approach she uses to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity; simple breathing and attention practices are taught to lower stress and improve focus.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work together. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels doable, then recommend a mix of strategies. That collaborative process makes it easier to try techniques and adjust them over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed, while phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or fitting a session into a busy day. These options help people keep consistent contact and make therapy fit real-life schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She works with self esteem, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, jealousy, postpartum depression, and young adult concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, using clear techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions mix discussion with simple exercises and goal-setting.

How long has she been practicing?

She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life transition issues. That background informs her practical, structured approach.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. Sessions are offered from that regional base.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.

How do I begin working with her?

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