Jay D. Valdez
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
94-216 Farrington Hwy, Mailbox 203/Suite A103, Waipahu, HI 96797
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Our past experiences, how they affect our world views, ourselves, and others are important. We all have good and bad experiences but sometimes the bad ones can leave us with emotional scars and painful memories. For example, we might find ourselves feeling anxious, depressed, angry, violent, passive, scared, intimidated, or overly pleasing. Some may turn to alcohol, other drugs, unhealthy coping strategies or avoid people and life altogether. You're not alone. Don't be ashamed, think you're different, or think that something's wrong with you. I'm here to lend a listening ear and psychologically assist you through those challenges.
I identify myself as a generalist but most of my experience is in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. My approach is that I meet you where you're at in your journey in life. We explore and process past experiences, both good and bad and use them to help you understand who you are and why you behave, think, and feel the way you do.
I understand that some may feel ashamed to ask for help or that asking for help means you're weak, "crazy" or broken. None of them are true! Mental health is health care. For example, depression and anxiety are common health issues just like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and if you're anxious about seeking help, I assure you that it's normal.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Jay D. Valdez now - (808) 725-2476
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- AlohaCare
- Hawaii Medical Assurance Association
- Hawaii Medical Services Association
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University Health Alliance
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Jay D. Valdez
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Hawaii / PSY-1390 Jay D. Valdez
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Certificate from EMDRIA approved from Institute of Creative Mindfulness 2024
- Attended American Schl of Prof. Psy/Argosy University, PsyD, MA, Graduated 2005
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (808) 725-2476
Jay D. Valdez
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (808) 725-2476
Jay D. Valdez
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (808) 725-2476
Jay D. Valdez
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Location
Primary Location
Aloha Counseling Associates, LLC
94-216 Farrington Hwy
Mailbox 203/Suite A103
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 725-2476Email me
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (808) 725-2476
Jay D. Valdez
Psychologist, MA, PsyD