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Alessandra Szekir

Therapist(She/her)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Brazilian, moving to California to pursue my career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I truly believe that due to life challenges, stressful jobs, career and busy lifestyle, it's very easy to dismiss our inner voice. That is the voice that wants to be heard, tell us about our emotions and hurdles.

My approach to therapy

Focusing on understanding, accepting and allowing your inner voice to be heard will empower you to embrace the beautiful journey of self discovery. Strengths Based therapy, CBT, Mindfulness Based therapy, ACT and Motivational Interviewing are tools that I apply in my sessions, prioritizing self-determination and your goals for treatment.

What you can expect from me

I am here to empower you to acknowledge your strengths, focusing on addressing your feelings and emotions that are leading your behaviors and wellbeing. Cultural challenges, adjusting to a new life or career, managing depression and anxiety in a new country and life style.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at California State San Marcus
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Codependency Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Portuguese