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Alejandra Contreras

Therapist
3 years of experience
Regularly rebookedMore than 70% of clients return for care
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

In my practice, I specialize in empowering clients to overcome challenges they are facing, whether it's a major life change, anxiety, a difficult circumstance, or a need for emotional processing. I'm here to provide a listening ear and also effective coping strategies to help you through it. Together, we'll navigate your unique situation, fostering resilience and working towards a brighter, more empowered tomorrow.

My approach to therapy

My approach to treatment focuses on three main domains: changing how we think, reshaping our stories about the world (special emphasis on the words we use), and keeping our central nervous system in check by learning and practicing daily meditation. Let's work together to bring balance and positive change to your well-being!

What you can expect from me

I became a therapist because I loved the quest for self-growth. It was on my own healing path which transformed therapy into a love language—a way to help others tap into their authentic selves and break free from patterns that no longer serve them. Now, as your therapist, I'm here to share that transformative journey with you!

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Barry University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Florida Blue, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Somatic, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Strength-Based, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Bowen Family Systems, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Relational, Experiential, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Attachment Based, Multi-Systemic (MST), Behavior Modification, Play, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Art Therapy, Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish