Michael Valdez, LMHC

Michael Valdez, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor who has experience in outpatient, crisis, inpatient psychiatric and community settings. He is comfortable working with clients with persistent mental health issues, PTSD and trauma, anxiety and depressive disorders and those going through life transitions and stress. With expertise in group facilitation, individual therapy and skill building, Michael is able to assist those in crisis, or just trying to navigate day to day stressors.

Areas of Expertise

• LGBTQ+
• Depression and Anxiety
• Panic Attacks
• Bipolar Disorder
• Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Stress Management and Life Transitions
• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

About Me

I moved to Jacksonville from Chicago to be closer to family, slow things down a bit and get out of the cold. In my free time, I enjoy quality time with my family and friends, hiking, volunteering, fitness, going to the movies and reading a good book. I started my career working at community service organizations with clients with chronic mental health and medical issues, and as a Psychosocial Program Manager had to pleasure of doing individual therapy, psychoeducational and therapeutic groups and community outreach.

My therapeutic style involves providing safety first, person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy and skill-building and coping interventions to provide tangible tools to cope. I believe everyone wants to be heard, to be understood, to be validated and to feel like they matter. I believe that everyone has an inner capacity for healing and it is my job to nurture that innate ability to increase growth and self-fulfillment.

Specialties

• Licensed Mental Health Professional

Languages

• English

Hospital Affiliation

• Baptist Behavioral Health LLC

Legal Practice Name

• Baptist Behavioral Health, LLC

Ages Treated

• Adult
• Senior