Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Ingrid Valerio, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and parenting
Continue with IngridCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06440200
- NPI
- 1881029767
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Ingrid supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Depression and ADHD
About Ingrid
Ingrid Valerio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Ingrid works in both English and Spanish and aims to make initial steps toward change feel manageable.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She helps people name what is most urgent and next steps they can take. Sessions include talking through patterns, practicing new ways to handle strong emotions, and setting small behavior goals to test what works in daily life.
Ingrid pays attention to how parenting pressures, work demands, and mood symptoms interact. She addresses related topics such as body image, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, life purpose, and social anxiety. The focus stays on concrete problems clients bring to sessions and on improving day-to-day functioning.
She values clear collaboration about goals and strategies. Clients can expect to discuss practical tools and to review progress each week. Language options include English and Spanish to support clearer communication.
For people worried about starting therapy, Ingrid breaks the process into steps. The first session is used to identify immediate concerns and to choose a simple plan. From there she works with clients to adjust the plan based on what makes a real difference in their lives.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Ingrid uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep stress and anxiety active, then testing small changes to reduce their impact. This helps with worries, mood symptoms, and social anxiety by creating manageable alternatives to current habits.Another approach emphasizes behavioral experiments and skill practice. Clients pick tiny, realistic steps to try between sessions and then review what happened. This method is useful for building confidence, improving parenting routines, and managing impulsivity or low motivation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Ingrid treats this as a collaborative process where goals, preferences, and the results of early sessions guide which techniques are emphasized. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans based on what is actually helping.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the exact formats offered before booking. The practical advantages of online work are being able to fit sessions into a busy schedule, doing shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. Some formats can also make it easier to practice skills in daily life, for instance rehearsing a conversation or walking through a parenting moment during a session.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, plus related areas like body image and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She emphasizes clear goals, skill practice, and small behavior changes that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are offered during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers