What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“John is extremely caring and understanding. He challenges you on your terms and helps you work through things in a healthy way. He has give me tools to get through stress, anxiety, and hardships. He is extremely reliable and great at communicating. He‚Äôs always available for me and is really easy to schedule/reschedule appointments.”
Less than 1 month ago
About John Valenzuela
Focus areas
Anger Management
Depression
Stress
Anxiety
Dual Diagnosis
Work-Related Counseling
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Coaching
Compassion Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx, White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know John Valenzuela
Hi there, I'm John!
My name is John M. Valenzuela, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I earned my Master's in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and stress. Additional areas of specialized practice include healthy relationship building, men's issues, and LGBTQ+ affirmative counseling. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and well-versed in several additional modalities.
My approach
My approach to therapy is person-centered and truly depends on the unique needs of each individual client. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist clients in exploring the connection between beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and actions. I work to offer clients both practical and solution-focused interventions while allowing space for them to experience their feelings in a supportive and non-judgmental setting. At this time, I am only accepting clients outside Los Angeles County.
My focus
I have found my approach to be a good fit for people seeking both a deeper understanding of themselves and realistic, pragmatic ways of addressing areas of concern. Many of my clients are searching for ways to free themselves from anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem so they can move toward achieving their full potential. My goal is to empower clients with the skills needed to overcome whatever is holding them back and the self-love needed to be gentle with themselves during the healing and growing process.
My communication style
My communication style is casual, friendly, and honest. I want clients to feel comfortable talking to me. Therapy should feel like a conversation, not an interview. I am straightforward with clients, yet always supportive, caring, and judgment-free in my approach.
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Office location
John Valenzuela, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Rula Health - San Francisco / Oakland
1849 Sawtelle Blvd Ste. 610, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California State University, Long Beach, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1346550985
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John is extremely caring and understanding. He challenges you on your terms and helps you work through things in a healthy way. He has give me tools to get through stress, anxiety, and hardships. He is extremely reliable and great at communicating. He’s always available for me and is really easy to schedule/reschedule appointments.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does John Valenzuela work with?
John Valenzuela works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.
Where is John Valenzuela's office located?
John Valenzuela has 2 office locations, including in Oakland and Los Angeles, view full addresses on John Valenzuela's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see John Valenzuela?
John Valenzuela frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for John Valenzuela on their profile.
What languages does John Valenzuela speak?
John Valenzuela speaks English.