Nancy Valdes

Nancy Valdes is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 16 years of clinical experience to her practice. She holds a Master of Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany and has worked across a range of settings, including home-based care, outpatient mental health clinics, crisis units, and correctional facilities. Nancy combines practical skills with an emphasis on collaborative planning to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

Nancy uses several therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, and she partners with clients to select techniques that align with individual goals. She also addresses communication problems, workplace issues, women’s issues, and post-traumatic stress as part of a broader focus on coping and resilience. Nancy is bilingual in English and Spanish and frames her work around clear communication and shared decision making.

Outside of her clinical role, Nancy practices meditation, enjoys reading and cooking, journals, travels, and gardens. She describes ongoing personal learning projects such as taking up the guitar, reflecting an interest in growth and new skills.