John Valenzuela, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

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

Male

Ethnicity

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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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

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

NPI number

1346550985

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does John Valenzuela work with?

John Valenzuela works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

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.