Lourdes Valdes, Ph.D.

When a child or adolescent struggles with anxiety, the weight is felt by the entire family. Everyday routines can become overwhelming, and navigating around deep-seated fears or unexpected meltdowns is exhausting for parents. Finding a path forward requires a space of steady, grounded support. As a licensed psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience, I provide active, evidence-based care delivered with warmth, empathy, and absolute respect. I specialize in child, adolescent, and adult anxiety, as well as OCD and phobias. Rather than relying on a single modality, I integrate proven, research-backed frameworks tailored to your family's needs—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and the SPACE program, which empowers parents to effectively manage and reduce their child's anxiety from home. In addition to anxiety and OCD, my background includes specialized training in pediatric psychology, allowing me to carefully address unique challenges like ADHD, young child feeding difficulties, and elimination disorders.

I maintain a practice focused on highly individualized, dedicated care. To ensure a seamless and confidential experience, I personally manage all aspects of my clinical work, including timely and direct communication with families. I am committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and affirming therapeutic environment for individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities. My services are fully bilingual (EnglishSpanish), and all clinical documentation is available in both languages. Through PSYPACT, I am able to provide telehealth services to clients residing across multiple participating states, alongside in-person and outdoor session options. If you are looking for a dedicated partner to help your family navigate these challenges, I am here.