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Lorena Aynalem

Therapist(she/her)
16 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • ADD/ADHD, Maternal mental health
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

  • Born and raised in Los Angeles and completed undergraduate degree in Psychology at Cal State Northridge (2003) and obtained Masters is Social Work at The University of Hawaii, Manoa (2005).
  • Board Certified Clinical Social Worker since 2009.
  • Established Private Practice since 2017 and licensed in Hawaii and California
  • Certified in Perinatal Mental Health
  • Previous Diversity and Inclusion Chair and Board Chair of the Postpartum Support International (PSI) California Chapter Board of Directors.

My approach to therapy

“YOU are the boss” is among one of the many phrases you will hear me say in our work together. You are the expert in your life. I work WITH you. We explore and process, problem solve and identify changes to facilitate what you are hoping to achieve in therapy.

What you can expect from me

You can expect to feel seen, heard, valued, hopeful, understood and a a sense of relief when we work together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Latinx, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Hawaii, California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Hawaii, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Maternal mental health
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Attachment Based, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English