Alisa Zachery, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Alisa!

Clients come to me needing a professional who can relate to their experiences and help get to the root of their concerns. My clinical work with adolescents and adults focuses on restructuring thoughts and behaviors, developing healthy relationships, learning skills to minimize distress, building self-confidence, and finding purpose.

My focus

My overall goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship with each of my clients that will foster a happier, healthier, stronger, and more focused being.

My approach

I draw from a few methodologies when working with my clients, which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

My communication style

My approach is always non-judgmental, compassionate, and individualized to the unique situation of each of my clients.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a behavioral health provider has been shaped by clinical education, invaluable life experience, and a commitment to compassionate, ethical, and client-centered care.

My goals for you

I help clients identify meaningful goals, build effective coping skills, and overcome barriers through collaborative, evidence-based care. My path as a provider is rooted in compassion, training, and ethical practice. Initial sessions focus on rapport, assessment, and goal setting within a safe, supportive environment.

Our first session

The initial session focuses on establishing rapport, gathering biopsychosocial history, and assessing presenting concerns, strengths, and treatment goals. I prioritize creating a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment while orienting clients to the therapeutic process and beginning to develop an individualized treatment plan.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

LGBTQIA+

Sex Worker

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Southern University, New Orleans.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Alisa Zachery