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Alex Petro
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
California and Hawaii

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of Northern CA, Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, and Relationship Issues

Great to meet you!

Hi there, my name is Alex I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 8 years of experience and I've focused on helping people with anxiety, depression, and trauma.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I'm dedicated to supporting and empowering my clients in overcoming their challenges and achieving their goals.

I tend to use my experience in CBT, psychoanalysis, and family systems theory to guide my patients to their desired goals.

What you can expect from our first session

I have a talent for creating a safe and welcoming space for my clients to share their struggles. I work collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans that meet my client's specific needs.


Alex's style is

Solution-oriented
Humorous
Warm

Insurance carriers Alex accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Kaiser Permanente of Northern CA
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare

More about Alex

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Chicago School of Professional Psychology
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California, Hawaii)
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Stress, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Trauma Focused, Psychodynamic, Behavior Modification, Strength-Based, Interpersonal, Psychoanalytic, Positive Psychology, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)