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Patricia Alba

Therapist(she/her/ella)
16 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Family issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe that all of us have an intrinsic ability to heal and thrive. My role is to use the latest findings in psychology and social work along with common sense, humor and warmth to explore the best approach to get you where you want to be.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in treating complex trauma, grief, personality and mood disorders in all ages, from toddlers to elders. I also have specialized training in working with clients struggling with addiction, gender, identity and persistent mental illness.

What you can expect from me

After working with me, clients report feeling more secure in who they are and their choices.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Southern California
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Structural Family, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Infants / Toddlers, Seniors, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    14500 Roscoe Boulevard Suite 400
    Panorama City, CA 91402