Michael Valdes, LCSW

Michael Valdes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 17 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with anger alongside related concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and grief. He aims to help people manage sudden outbursts, built-up resentment, and frustration that shows up at work or at home.

Michael uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Sessions focus on clear skills and everyday steps rather than lengthy theory. He often draws on acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioral tools, and client-centered listening to help people practice different choices when strong feelings arise.

In therapy he helps people name triggers, test small behavior changes, and track what works. He also addresses related issues like communication problems, control struggles, commitment doubts, and intimacy concerns. For someone coping with loss, trauma, or substance issues, he combines practical coping strategies with longer term perspective work.

Michael has worked across a range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and sexual or relationship diversity such as BDSM and kink. He offers a direct, nonjudgmental approach that helps clients break cycles of guilt, shame, and avoidance. Sessions are aimed at real-life adjustments people can keep using after therapy ends.

People who want clear steps for managing temper, repairing relationships, or reducing stress may find his methods useful. He asks questions, listens, and suggests manageable practices clients can try between meetings.

How his approaches translate to online sessions