Ana Valadez, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Ana Valadez

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Coping Mechanism Development

Emotional Disturbance

Anger Management

Depression

Work-Related Counseling

Anxiety

Dual Diagnosis

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused

Culturally Sensitive

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Ana Valadez

Hi there, I'm Ana! My name is Ana Valadez, and I am a bilingual Licensed Social Worker providing telehealth services throughout California. I earned my Master's in Social Work from California State University Long Beach. I primarily work with adolescents and adults, offering both short-term solution-focused and long-term psychodynamic approaches. I utilize a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness practices. My approach I tailor my approach based on each client's presenting needs, drawing from different modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness practices. My focus I work with adolescents and adults ages 14-50 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, panic attacks, and trauma. My communication style My goal as a therapist is to create a safe healing space by providing a warm, empathetic, and understanding environment where clients can freely express their thoughts and feelings. My journey to mental healthcare My journey began in 2017 when I completed my Master's in Social Work and started working with children and youth in the foster care system. As I expanded my work to clients across the lifespan, I deepened my passion and commitment to destigmatizing therapy and helping individuals prioritize their well-being, healing, and growth. My goals for you During our first session, we will focus on an initial evaluation, exploring current symptoms and impairments, and creating treatment goals tailored to your needs. Follow-up appointments will provide guidance and support to help you meet those goals.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

California State University Long Beach, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1407330236

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What practice does Ana Valadez work with?

Ana Valadez works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ana Valadez?

Ana Valadez frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ana Valadez on their profile.