Dr. Josie Valderrama

Psychologist, PsyD, MA

She or They

Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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Dr. Josie Valderrama

Psychologist, PsyD, MA

She or They

Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed

Primary Location

Valderrama Psychological, P.C.
San Francisco, CA 94110

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About

To seek therapy is courageous and momentum-building, a step towards loving and trusting yourself fully. I know what it can feel like to live with emotional turmoil, uncertainty, and confusion. Sometimes it all feels upside-down. Frustrated by wanting to live up to your potential, but feeling stymied? Unlock and transform your hero's journey! My approach is a creative collaboration - with compassion and curiosity. An invitation to transform and heal via 'wise mind,' where intuition and intellect overlap. Techniques: mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral, somatics, parts work, meditation, trance, exposure, experiential journeys.
I offer brief programs for short-term issues and longer term therapy for overall healing and growth. I am not here to "fix" you, but to help you tap into your true power and life's mission. We work on several levels: alleviating pain points, optimizing parameters to set you up for success, and deepening meaning and inspiration for generative manifestation.
Anxiety is my primary clinical focus. In addition, I specialize in intersectional AltSex communities (LGBTQ+; BDSM; Poly, Sex Work), As a Filipino-American psychologist, I am committed to serving BIPOC clients. A resident of San Francisco for almost 30 years, I align with its eclectic diversity & activist spirit. Learn more at my website. Thank you & Namaste
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“The goal is not about fixating on the current topography of your life. But rather, imbuing your life with connection to the deeper reality.”

Finances

  • Session Fee: $200 per session
Pay By: ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire
Clients are responsible for verifying benefits & filing claims. I provide a monthly 'superbill' with required info that can be submitted.
Email me or call with questions.

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 12 Years
  • License: California / PSY27913
  • School: Alliant International University
  • Year Graduated: 2014
7 modules Trancework - Dr. Stephen Gilligan; ACT Boot Camp with founder Dr. Steven Hayes; 50 hrs Somatic Experiencing; 1 module IFS

Additional Credentials

  • Certificate: Alliant International University, CSPP / Masters, Clinical Psychology
  • Certificate Date: 2011
  • Certificate: Alliant International University, CSPP / Doctorate, Clinical Psychology
  • Certificate Date: 2014

Endorsements

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!"

Psychologist, PsyD

Primary Location

Valderrama Psychological, P.C.
San Francisco, CA 94110

Nearby Areas

This location is easily accessible from:

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Specialties
  • Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Codependency
Issues
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Internet Addiction
  • Intersectional. Neurodiversity. Disability Justice
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Poly/Non-Monogamy. Kink/BDSM. Pansexuality.
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
Sexuality
  • Bisexual
  • LGBTQ+

Client Focus

Ethnicity: Asian and Pacific Islander
I also speak: Learning Tagalog and Understand basic Spanish
Faith: Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
  • Elders (65+)
  • Adults
Communities
  • Bisexual Allied
  • Body Positivity
  • Gay Allied
  • HIV / AIDS Allied
  • Intersex Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Sex Worker Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Integrative Trancework
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Multicultural
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Shamanic
  • Somatic
  • Transpersonal
Modality
  • Individuals

Links

My Website

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Last Modified: 8 Mar 2023
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Dr. Josie Valderrama

Psychologist, PsyD, MA