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Ingrid Valerio, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Ingrid

Ingrid Valerio is an LCSW with ten years of clinical experience who practices in New Jersey. She has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and issues around self-esteem and motivation, and she lists ADHD among her focus areas.

Background and approach

Ingrid brings a calm, empathetic presence and emphasizes creating an open atmosphere where clients can explore difficult feelings without judgment. Her work centers on collaborating with clients to identify realistic goals, build confidence, and develop practical strategies for everyday challenges.

She attends to related concerns such as body image, impulsivity, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions of life purpose. Sessions may include conversations about mood symptoms, social anxiety, and women's issues while keeping attention on each person’s unique strengths and needs.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Ingrid offers multiple remote session formats to increase accessibility. She frames the therapeutic journey as a process that requires courage and partnership, and she aims to support clients as they pursue clearer direction, improved coping, and greater self-compassion.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Ingrid uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage mood and daily functioning. One common approach focuses on practical skills building to reduce anxiety and improve stress management, teaching concrete tools for coping with overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Another approach emphasizes strengthening self-esteem and motivation through guided exploration of values, behaviors, and small achievable goals to support gradual change and renewed confidence.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds and priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats make it easier to schedule regular meetings, maintain momentum between sessions, and access support from home or work, allowing clients to choose the communication style that best supports their participation and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, self-esteem and motivation concerns, and lists ADHD as a focus area, along with related issues like body image and impulsivity.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere and collaborative goal-setting to build confidence and practical coping strategies.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of mood and life concerns and has developed skills supporting clients through stress, communication problems, and identity-related issues.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the credential LCSW and practices in New Jersey. The license detail is NJ LCSW 44SC06440200.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are available in English and Spanish, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English, Spanish