Alicia Layedra

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen, respected, and supported exactly as you are. My approach is affirming, non-judgmental, and collaborative, with a strong focus on empowering clients to reclaim their voice and move forward with intention.

I have experience helping clients process childhood trauma and understand how past experiences can continue to shape present thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Together, we gently explore these patterns, build insight, and develop healthier ways of coping so you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

My goal is to support you in healing, growing, and creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Therapy is not about judgment or “fixing” you — it’s about helping you access your own resilience and move toward the future you want.

As a lifelong learner, I integrate creative and flexible interventions tailored to each client’s unique needs. We work together to find approaches that feel meaningful, effective, and aligned with your goals. Whether that means traditional Talk Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques, Reflective Exercises, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy, or more creative tools, your preferences and strengths will guide the process.

Our first session is a welcoming space to get to know each other. I’ll share a bit about myself and my credentials, review your rights as a client, and explain the limits of confidentiality. We’ll talk about your past experiences, what brings you to therapy, and what you hope to gain from our work together. You’ll also have time to ask questions, and we’ll begin setting goals in a collaborative and supportive way.