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Alisa Flakes, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in CA More info Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Alisa!

There comes a time when we all need light for our path and support during our challenges. I believe in the power of collective healing, and I would love to help you navigate through your pain and equip you with tools to make your recovery possible.

My approach

My therapeutic approach draws from a diverse range of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based techniques, and Family Systems therapy. I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals.

My focus

I work with individuals, couples, families, and minors aged 13-17. My areas of specialty include addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions, among many others. I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your challenges and build resilience.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I believe in the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust, respect, and open communication. I will listen attentively to your story, offering guidance and support while empowering you to take an active role in your healing journey.

My journey to mental healthcare

I earned my Master of Science degree in Counseling from California Baptist University. My path to mental healthcare was inspired by a deep desire to help others find hope, meaning, and inner strength during life's most difficult moments. I am passionate about walking alongside my clients as they navigate their unique challenges and discover their inherent resilience.

My goals for you

My goal is to help you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, develop effective coping strategies, and build the skills necessary to lead a more fulfilling life. Together, we will work to identify and overcome obstacles, foster personal growth, and cultivate a greater sense of well-being and life satisfaction.

My first session with you

During our first session, we will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, your background, and your goals for treatment. This is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a collaborative relationship. I will provide a safe, compassionate space for you to share your story and start your journey towards healing and personal growth.

About Alisa

Specialities

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adolescents/Teens
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Cultural Stress
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Impulsivity
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Job Stress
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Thought Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Child Abuse or Neglect
  • Marital/Pre-marital

Methods

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Couples Therapy
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Group Therapy
  • Imago Relationship Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Object Relations
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Racial Trauma Recovery
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Reality Therapy
  • Rogerian
  • Sex Therapy
  • Solution Focused
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused

Practice

License

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) More info Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon, Cigna, Decent, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), MHN, Optum, and Tricare West

Languages spoken

  • English

Education

  • Master of Science (MS) in COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY - CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (05/2005)

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

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