Stephen Valente

Stephen Valente is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and ADHD. He also supports those dealing with trauma, self-esteem struggles, career or money worries, and life transitions. Stephen is experienced with intellectual disability concerns and adoption and foster care matters as part of his broader practice focus.

He aims for a straightforward, respectful style in sessions. He listens first, then helps clients set clear goals. He balances practical strategies with space to talk through feelings. He will be honest and occasionally challenge unhelpful habits in a courteous way.

Stephen draws on several familiar therapy methods to suit each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot and change upsetting thoughts. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s perspective and pace. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness tools are used to build daily coping skills.

With five years of documented experience, he brings a steady, problem-solving approach. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, such as thought reframing, values-based choices, and calming practices. He also addresses attachment and caregiver stress when relevant.

People who reach out should expect a collaborative, down-to-earth process. The therapist guides decision making while respecting the client’s own knowledge of their life. Prospective clients can review the match process before scheduling to make sure the fit feels right.

How his approaches translate to online work

Stephen often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and encourages actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying upsetting thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to reduce distress.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and following the client's pace so goals come from the person's own priorities. These approaches aim to build skills people can use between sessions, such as mindfulness practices, behavioral experiments, and values-based planning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then recommend methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or lunch break, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist during matching to choose a setup that fits routines and technical comfort.