Alessandra Aristizabal, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Alessandra!

Change doesn’t follow a timeline; it can start today! Together, we’ll step beyond what feels familiar, using personalized therapeutic techniques to help you navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and cultivate a renewed sense of self-worth and empowerment.

My focus

I support clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through a collaborative, empowering approach. By integrating mindfulness and practical coping strategies, I help clients build emotional balance, strengthen self-awareness, and navigate challenges in and outside of sessions.

My approach

I provide a personalized, compassionate approach tailored to your needs, integrating CBT, DBT, and evidence-based strategies to enhance clarity, strengthen resilience, and support meaningful, lasting growth in a safe, collaborative environment.

My communication style

My communication style is collaborative and humanistic, offering a welcoming, safe space built on a strong therapeutic rapport. I focus on genuine connection, thoughtful guidance, and supportive dialogue to help clients feel understood and empowered.

My journey to mental healthcare

Having personally navigated many life transitions, anxiety, and depression, I found therapy to be transformative and empowering. This experience inspired my path to becoming a therapist, equipping me with insight and tools to understand and support clients through diverse mental health challenges.

My goals for you

I collaborate with clients to set goals that are manageable, realistic, and achievable. Together, we create a step-by-step plan that aligns with your best interests, ensuring progress feels attainable while fostering motivation, growth, and confidence throughout the therapeutic journey.

Our first session

The intake session is a warm, welcoming space designed to help you feel comfortable and at ease. Together, we’ll begin building trust and a strong therapeutic relationship, gently easing any nervousness and creating a supportive foundation for your journey in therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx
Christian, Non-denominational

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Christian Counseling

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Psychoanalytic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Immune-Disorders

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Aviation Professionals

Blind

Educators

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

USC PPO / EPO Plan
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Alessandra Aristizabal