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Stephen Valente, LCSW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationColorado
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Stephen

Stephen Valente is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Colorado who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He combines practical strategies with a respectful, strengths-based stance to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build skills for coping with daily demands and major changes. Stephen emphasizes collaboration, treating each person as the expert on their own life while offering guidance and gentle challenge when needed.

Drawing on five years of clinical practice and a range of evidence-informed methods, he uses cognitive approaches and client-centered principles to tailor treatment to individual needs. His work also attends to attachment and developmental concerns, and he brings experience with adoption and foster care issues as well as supporting adults with intellectual disability.

The goal of his approach is to help clients develop clearer thinking, stronger emotional regulation, and practical tools they can use outside sessions. Stephen aims to create a nonjudgmental, compassionate setting where clients feel respected and understood.

He invites people who want focused, solution-oriented work that honors their values and goals to explore whether his style is a good fit.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; this approach can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and motivation-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them through practical experiments and behavioral changes, which often helps with anxiety, depression, ADHD-related focus and organization challenges, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to relational patterns formed early in life and explores how those patterns influence current relationships, which can be helpful for couples, parenting concerns, and family issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephen works collaboratively to determine which methods best match a client's goals, preferences, and needs. He adapts techniques over time, mixing cognitive, mindfulness, and attachment-informed work so that treatment remains personalized and responsive.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when attending in-person meetings is difficult. These formats make it easier to practice skills in everyday contexts, check in between sessions, and maintain momentum toward goals while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
His style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining strengths-based, client-centered care with targeted cognitive and mindfulness strategies to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of documented experience as a practicing clinician.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
He holds an LCSW credential with licence CO LCSW 00001789 and is located in Colorado.
Which languages does he offer therapy in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
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, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Trauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressFamily problemsIntellectual disabilityMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English

What Stephen can help with

Stephen Valente works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem.

Stephen works with adolescents, adults of all ages, and couples.

Stephen works with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

How Stephen approaches therapy

Stephen's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Stephen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Colorado.