Alicia Layedra, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Alicia!

As your therapist, I am here to support you in processing past experiences, coping with current life challenges, and planning for a successful, meaningful future. My goal is to walk alongside you as you work toward healing, clarity, and lasting personal growth.

My focus

I work with adults navigating the lingering effects of childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who feel weighed down by ruminating thoughts, emotional fatigue, or difficulty planning for the future.

My approach

My approach is rooted in sincere empathy and self-compassion, providing an emotionally safe space where you can share at your own pace. I use an eclectic mix of interventions tailored to your needs, including mindfulness, breath work, relaxation techniques, narrative therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

My communication style

My communication style is grounded in sincere empathy, creating a personalized approach in an emotionally safe environment. I tailor my approach to your unique needs, using interventions that may include mindfulness, writing, narrative therapy, music, relaxation techniques, breath work, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

My journey to mental healthcare

A deep love for caring for children and teens sparked my interest in studying the lasting impact of parenting and caregiving on development. I found a meaningful niche in helping adults navigate and heal from childhood experiences, supporting clients in learning how to re-parent themselves and develop lifelong tools for emotional resilience.

My goals for you

I use strengths-based, practical approaches to help you reach your goals, focusing on planning, goal-setting, and identifying core values. Together, we explore patterns of behavior, uncover underlying causes, and develop practical tools to cope with negative emotions.

Our first session

The first session is a great opportunity to discuss what you can expect from therapy. We'll take time to get to know one another, and you'll have space to share your hopes and expectations. We'll include an overview of your life experiences and what goals you'd like to work toward.

I identify as...

Female
Biracial or Multiracial
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Music Therapy

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Focus populations

Educators

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

GEHA or UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Alicia Layedra