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Winfred Alarcon

Therapist(They/Them)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Jay Alarcon is a trauma psychotherapist focusing on issues that include eating disorders, substance use, self-harm, chronic suicidality, sexual assault, military sexual assault, personality disorders, severe anxiety/mood disorders, and PTSD. He practices using evidence-based modalities, including SFBT, DBT, emotionally focused therapy, EMDR, feministic, and trauma models.

My approach to therapy

I am guided by evidence based techniques, educated insight, and genuine curiosity. I work to nurture my clients’ sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence.

What you can expect from me

I help individuals tap into their inner strength and thrive, to connect to their passions, couples seeking effective communication techniques and highly sensitive people understand their trait and harness their superpower! I support individuals from diverse backgrounds, sexual orientations and navigate cultural challenges.

About me

  • I identify as
    Native American, Hispanic, Latinx, Non-binary
  • My style is
    Warm, Challenging, Participatory

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Alliant International University, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at University of Southern Mississippi
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California, Virginia), LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Art Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), AEDP, Play, Structural Family, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Location
    2727 Camino del Rio South Suite 140
    San Diego, CA 92108