Therapy with Dr. Valdovinos is collaborative, goal-oriented, and usually short-term. Her approach to treatment involves a wellness-based approach that utilizes research supported cognitive and behavioral principles while incorporating mindfulness and a focus on health promotion and illness prevention. 

Dr. Valdovinos’ practice focuses on assessing and treating adolescents and adults with a variety of difficulties, including but not limited to:

• Depression (feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness)
• Anxiety (panic, worry, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, OCD)
• Stress management
• Trauma, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
• Disordered Eating (ARFID, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder)
• Insomnia
• Adjustment and coping with medical illness
• Chronic Pain
• Relationship and communication issues
• Life transitions
• Motivation
• Healthy Lifestyle