Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
"The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own... You realize that you control your own destiny."
Albert Ellis
About Dr. Valbuena
I am a bilingual and bicultural licensed clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds. My approach is active and collaborative, drawing on cognitive-behavioral and family systems techniques to help patients navigate challenges and make meaningful changes in their lives. I strive to create a supportive, compassionate environment in which patients feel understood and empowered.
I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I completed my clinical internship at Boston Children's Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.
Services I Offer
Individual Psychotherapy
I have a particular interest in helping children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related conditions.
Parent Consultation
I work with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral difficulties, collaborating with parents to better understand and address these challenges. My goal is to help young people and their families develop practical skills, build resilience, and make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.
Contact Me
26789 Woodward Ave., Suite 211
Office: (425) 954-3453
Fax: (888) 974-0594