Alicia Fenley

My communication style

In my communication with clients and families, I lead with curiosity, validation, and a nonjudgmental stance. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. In practice, this will look like me engaging in active listening, asking open-ended questions, and providing thoughtful feedback.

My journey to mental healthcare

Throughout my life, I've felt a strong calling to help others. Growing up, I noticed a culture of stigma and silence around mental health, and I felt inspired to help change the narrative by speaking about mental health and, specifically, directly offering quality and compassionate care to those struggling with mental health concerns.

My goals for you

I'll work closely with you at the start of treatment to identify goals that feel personally meaningful to you. When setting goals, I'll ask you to think about what life would look like if certain difficulties were better managed. My hope is that treatment not only reduces symptoms but also increases quality of life, self-esteem, and fulfillment.

Our first session

The first session will involve a focus on diagnostic assessment. The assessment involves me asking a series of targeted questions to help me better understand your reasons for starting therapy and to identify which diagnosis might best describe your experience. I'll then use this information to work with you on building a tailored treatment plan.

I identify as...

• Female
• Hispanic or Latinx