Ingrid Valerio, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Ingrid uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, practical change. One approach she often applies is structured problem solving, which helps people identify specific issues, set small goals, and practice new responses between sessions. This method is useful for stress, anxiety, and parenting challenges. Another common approach is skills-focused work for mood and impulsivity, where clients learn concrete tools for managing strong feelings and improving self-control. This helps with depression, impulsivity, and ADHD-related struggles by breaking skills into brief exercises that can be practiced in daily life. Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will ask about goals, day-to-day routines, and what has or hasn't helped before. From there she tailors techniques to fit the person's needs and preferences, adjusting pace and focus as progress unfolds. Online formats make this collaborative work easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, between-session coaching, and follow-up questions without scheduling a full session. These options give flexibility to use the therapeutic tools in ways that suit each person's schedule and comfort while keeping the focus on concrete steps toward change.