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Alexandra Herrera

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome, and come as you are. I believe that meaningful change begins with understanding yourself on a deeper level. Many of the struggles we experience in adulthood, whether in relationships, self-worth, anxiety, trauma, communication, or life satisfaction, are shaped by patterns that developed long before we were aware of them. My role is to help you identify those patterns, understand why they exist, and create lasting change rather than simply managing symptoms.

My approach to therapy

I take an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to your unique needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. Through a family systems lens, we'll explore how your early experiences, relationships, and underlying patterns continue to shape the way you think, feel, and relate to yourself and others today. Together, we'll work to increase self-awareness, break unhelpful patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.

I also have extensive experience working with individuals in recovery from addiction, as well as supporting the loved ones affected by addiction. Whether you're navigating recovery yourself or trying to understand and heal within your relationship or family system, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to help you move forward.

What you can expect from me

You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, relief, or a new direction, we'll begin wherever you are and work together toward the changes that matter most to you.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a foundation for our work together. All I ask is that you come with an open mind and spend some time thinking about what you hope to gain from therapy. My hope is that you're here because you're making a commitment to yourself and your healing. It would be an honor to be part of that journey and to support you every step of the way.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Participatory, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Nova Southeastern Univ., College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Florida, Massachusetts, Ohio, New Jersey)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, The Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic, Experiential, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English