Mario Valvo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
All sessions are held via Zoom.
Out cultural institutions do not prepare us for the diversity of experience we face as adults. Conformity to outdated rules of thinking and acting do not work in situations that invite flexibility and adaptiveness. Rigid thinking patterns are maladaptive and lead to frustration, stress, and depression. We are led to believe we "should" be able to solve problems through mastery of our behavior and feelings, but it's just that demand to control things that leads to a identity. confusion. Therapy is not education: I don't work from a lesson plan that has all the right answers. We will work your story 'till it makes sense.
In addition to a therapy practice, I am a clinical supervisor for therapists wishing to improve skills and those who are on probation with BBS. For public safety, BBS requires supervision of probationer's work, and I've been accepted to act in that capacity. The requirements of a supervisor are rigorous, and I've successfully navigated those waters.
To patients or therapists, I am dedicated to exploring your needs and forming a relationship to address them.
Call or Email Mario Valvo for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 582-6276
Finances
- Cost per Session: $50 - $150
- 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: 40 Years
- License: California / 8876
- School: UCLA
- Year Graduated: 1978
Additional Credentials
- Membership: National Association of Social Workers
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Coping Skills
Issues
- Adoption
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Chronic Impulsivity
- I am not Gay, but have worked with gay men.
- Narcissistic Personality
- 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: 21 Aug 2021
(760) 582-6276