Rudy Alminana, LCSW, Psychotherapist. Specializes in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Overactive Mind, Anger Management, Addiction Recovery (can integrate 12 principles when desired), Teen Counseling, Veterans, Sexual Trauma and Abuse Related Concerns, Lack of Meaning.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I help clients understand the patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships so they can respond rather than react. I draw from CBT informed and DBT informed skills, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care to help clients manage triggers, reduce rumination, calm an overactive mind, regulate emotions, and improve relationships. When it fits a client's goals, I can also integrate Relapse Prevention strategies and 12-Step Principles if desired. My role is to offer steady support, structure, and accountability, while helping clients build practical tools for lasting change.
In our first session, you can expect a calm, non-judgmental space where we get to know each other and start clarifying what brought you in. We'll talk about your goals, what's been working, what's not, and begin mapping out a plan together. I focus on making sure you feel heard, respected, and understood. By the end, we typically have a shared sense of your initial goals and some first steps you can start using right away. My role is to offer steady guidance and accountability while moving at a pace that feels safe and workable for you.
