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Dr. Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
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Dr. Josie Valderrama

Psychologist, PsyD, MA

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Available both in-person and online
San Francisco, CA 94110
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Specializing in biweekly cadence clients. Because much of the real work can happen in the thirteen days between appointments! My approach focuses on transformation over & above maintenance/symptom management. Empowering the self to actively shape consciousness, heal old patterns and expand the imagination into greater possibilities. Insight-oriented and experiential - grounded in intellect and intuition, simultaneously challenging and compassionate. Embracing the dynamic balancing act of life. Present-moment oriented, meta & multidimensional. Iconoclastic, both-and, non-normative lens. For a creative, meaningful & vital life path.
Adults navigating anxiety, ambition, consciousness/inner reality expansion and more. Founding member Bay Area Open Minds: therapists affirm gender, sexual & relational diversity. At the intersection of LGBT+, cultural identity and neurodivergence. Integrating metacognitive mindfulness, intellectual inquiry, somatics, parts work, attachment, guided imagery.
Each session starts with mindful grounding in embodied presence. We may then explore what you bring in, through both talk and experiential exercises. Emotions, thoughts, relationships and the past— your life is the material we work with. In attunement and with titration. Clients say our work helps them reconnect with themselves—empowered, aligned, at peace.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Valderrama Psychological, P.C.

San Francisco, CA 94110

My website
Welcome! Experiential, mindfulness-based therapy in-office and zoom. Private pay and 12 types of Insurance Wed-Fri SF, Mon-Fri Zoom.
I specialize in Anxiety, GSRD (gender, sexual, & relational diversity) and Life Transitions 
$210 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Heart-centered, grounded & boundaried, intentional & effective. Intersectional neurodiverse overachiever BIPOC/PGM alt queer identities.
Dr. Josie Valderrama
Connect with Dr. Josie Valderrama
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Valderrama Psychological, P.C.

San Francisco, CA 94110

My website
Welcome! Experiential, mindfulness-based therapy in-office and zoom. Private pay and 12 types of Insurance Wed-Fri SF, Mon-Fri Zoom.
I specialize in Anxiety, GSRD (gender, sexual, & relational diversity) and Life Transitions 
$210 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Heart-centered, grounded & boundaried, intentional & effective. Intersectional neurodiverse overachiever BIPOC/PGM alt queer identities.
Dr. Josie Valderrama

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $210

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross California
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Massach
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Carelon Medicare Advantage
  • Oxford (Optum)
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • United Healthcare (Optum)
  • United healthcare Medicare adv
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Most of my clients use insurance via Headway. I take private pay at $200-250 per hour. Insurance I take includes: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford, Quest Behavioral Health, Optum (UHC, Optum), Providence.
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Dr. Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
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Most of my clients use insurance via Headway. I take private pay at $200-250 per hour. Insurance I take includes: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford, Quest Behavioral Health, Optum (UHC, Optum), Providence.
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Dr. Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY27913 Josie Valderrama

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 15 years
  • Attended Alliant International University, Graduated 2014

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Alliant International University, CSPP Masters, Clinical Psychology / 2011
  • Certificate from Alliant International University, CSPP Doctorate, Clinical Psychology / 2014
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Certified in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, NLP, Shamanic Practice, Sex Education, Flash EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Spiritual & Psychedelic Integration. ACT author & expert. 20-yr meditator. NVC. Parts Work. Subject Matter Expert-CA licensing exam. CA Psychological Association Research Committee member.
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Dr. Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
with questions.
"
Certified in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, NLP, Shamanic Practice, Sex Education, Flash EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Spiritual & Psychedelic Integration. ACT author & expert. 20-yr meditator. NVC. Parts Work. Subject Matter Expert-CA licensing exam. CA Psychological Association Research Committee member.
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Dr. Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
with questions.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • GSRD (gender, sexual, & relational diversity)
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Internet Addiction
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Neurodivergence
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
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Typical client issues include anxiety, boundaries, creative challenges, transitions, existential crisis & spiritual emergence. Focus on awareness, healing & value fulfillment. My clients tend to be alternative rather than normative in their orientation - from ethnically and sexually diverse identities, neurodiverse or 'natural born trippers'. For inner peace, optimization, acceptance & liberation.
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Dr. Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
with questions.
"
Typical client issues include anxiety, boundaries, creative challenges, transitions, existential crisis & spiritual emergence. Focus on awareness, healing & value fulfillment. My clients tend to be alternative rather than normative in their orientation - from ethnically and sexually diverse identities, neurodiverse or 'natural born trippers'. For inner peace, optimization, acceptance & liberation.
Photo of Dr. Josie Valderrama, Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Dr. Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
with questions.

4 Endorsements

LeKisha Marie Mixon
LeKisha Marie Mixon
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Dr. Josie Valderrama is creative, passionate, warm and empowered in her approaches to treatment and within community. She allows her experiences and wisdom to guide her offerings through an acceptance and commitment lense. I appreciate her colleagueship!
Melanie A. Argo
Melanie A. Argo
Psychologist, PsyD, SEP
Dr. Valderrama is an intelligent, kind, and thoughtful therapist and colleague. Clinically astute and creative, she is skilled in her work with all types people and issues. I'm confident in recommending her.
Simone Audette
Simone Audette
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Dr. Josie is non-judgmental, warm, and deeply caring about the alt experience. She leans on her own experience and wisdom and provides an enveloping listening space. Such a dynamic person and colleague!
Dr. Ellis Edmunds
Dr. Ellis Edmunds
Psychologist, PsyD

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Ericksonian psychotherapy via S. Gilligan
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Feminist
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Parts Work-Inner Child, Shadow, NLP, ACA, Erickson
  • Somatic
  • Transpersonal
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I've written books based on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), a mindfulness cognitive behavioral therapy. My twin foundations are in mindfulness & trance-based consciousness expansion. We explore beliefs, self-compassion, values, shadow/parts work, attachment, somatics and emotional identification. I offer pre & post support for entheogenic journey. Each session starts with meditation.
Photo of Dr. Josie Valderrama, Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Dr. Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
with questions.
"
I've written books based on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), a mindfulness cognitive behavioral therapy. My twin foundations are in mindfulness & trance-based consciousness expansion. We explore beliefs, self-compassion, values, shadow/parts work, attachment, somatics and emotional identification. I offer pre & post support for entheogenic journey. Each session starts with meditation.
Photo of Dr. Josie Valderrama, Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Dr. Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

Valderrama Psychological, P.C.

San Francisco, CA 94110

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Welcome! Experiential, mindfulness-based therapy in-office and zoom. Private pay and 12 types of Insurance Wed-Fri SF, Mon-Fri Zoom.
Photo of Dr. Josie Valderrama, Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Dr. Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
"
Welcome! Experiential, mindfulness-based therapy in-office and zoom. Private pay and 12 types of Insurance Wed-Fri SF, Mon-Fri Zoom.
Photo of Dr. Josie Valderrama, Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Dr. Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD, MA