Josie Valderrama, PsyD

Sex/Gender: Female
Pronouns: She / Her, They / Them
Ethnicity: Filipino/a
Bio

With over 10 years experience in the field, I am a biracial (Filipino-Scandinavian) psychologist with a private practice in San Francisco. Specializing in the intersection of BIPOC, LGBTQ+ gender, sexual & relational diversity (GRSD) and neurodiversity. Offering both in-person and video call therapy. I am particularly attuned to issues related to being multiracial, third culture kids (TCK), historical & genealogical trauma, intergenerational conflict, decolonization & reclamation. Explorations of identity related to gender, sexuality, ethnicity and consciousness are often a vital component. We may utilize experiential approaches integrating East-West, shamanic and intuitive as well as metacognitive and dialectical frameworks. Please see my website for more information. Free initial consultation available.

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I am a founding member of Bay Area Open Minds, a 200+ strong network of therapists affirming diversity in sexuality and gender. In 2022, I authored the book “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Journal: Prompts and Techniques to Practice Acceptance While Building the Life You Want.” I have been a subject matter expert on the 2022 revision of the CPLEE, the state licensing exam for psychologists. My doctoral dissertation investigated technology addiction through the creation of a problematic smartphone use scale. I am currently working on a number of creating writing manuscripts in my free time. 

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As a Gen Xer raised in a primarily Latinx community in Southern California who has now lived most of my life in San Francisco, I bring an array of intercultural and extra-ordinary experiences from world travel, psychonautic & metaphysical adventures, dance music and festival communities as well as prior forays into journalism, tech and professional kink. Spiritually grounded, non-dogmatic.

Qualifications
License Number: PSY27913 12/29/15 to 12/30/25
License State: California
Practice Information
Sliding Scale / Reduced Fee Accepted: Yes
Types of Insurance Accepted: Out of Network
Lotus Therapy Fund Provider: Yes
Location
2489 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Languages
English
Modalities
Individuals, Groups
Therapy Offered
In Person Therapy, Telehealth/Teletherapy
Types of Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Transpersonal, Somatic Experiencing, Spiritual Counseling, Neuro-Linguistic, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Hypnotherapy, Feminist, Existential Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Coaching, Clinical Supervision, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Issues
Anxiety, Women's Issues, Spirituality, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asperger's Syndrome, Stress, Relational Concerns, Codependency, Behavioral Issues, Burnout, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+ Related Issues, Sexual Abuse, Racial Identity, Personal Growth, Depression, Internet Addiction, Transgender, trauma-ptsd
Last modified: May 7, 2024

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