Location
Offers online therapy
All sessions are held via Zoom.
About
(I'm available for Psychotherapy and BBS-authorized ASW supervision--sliding scale.) Statement: Our cultural institutions do not prepare us for a diverse, changing world. We are led to believe one set of rules will carry us to success, when flexibility and adaptiveness are really the keys. Inability to adapt in the work place and social endeavors can lead to self-criticism, anxiety, depression, and/or anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is effective in symptom reduction, but it is not engineered to handle broader questions of identity, self-understanding and purpose. My aim is to explore your narrative and make it more engaging.
In addition to a therapy practice, I offer BBS-authorized supervision to Associate Clinical Social Workers, licensed social workers on BBS probation, and to any therapist wishing to explore new avenues.
I am not a scolding teacher who believes there are right and wrong ways to think, behave, and feel. Many people who come to therapy expect that, and they become uncomfortable when they are not held responsible for their "problems." People are culturally conditioned to believe hard work can solve any problem. Unfortunately, it just leads to more self-blame.
Call or Email Mario Valvo for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 582-6276
Finances
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By:
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
To reduce the incidence of no-show appointments, I require a deposit of the agreed-upon fee before any appointment is scheduled.
Email me or call (760) 582-6276 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 42 Years
- License: California / 8876
- School: UCLA
- Year Graduated: 1978
Additional Credentials
- Membership: National Association of Social Workers
Location
Offers online therapy
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Coping Skills
Issues
- Adoption
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Impulsivity
- I am not Gay, but have worked with gay men.
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Parent--Adult child relationships.
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
Mental Health
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Thinking Disorders
Client Focus
Ethnicity:
Hispanic and Latino
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- Experiential Therapy
- Psychodynamic
Modality
- Individuals
Last Modified: 30 Nov 2022
(760) 582-6276