Alma Quinden

My communication style

I offer clear and straightforward but gentle communication, I appreciate people being candid and open, and I feel my style needs to be inviting. My clients have described me as caring, empathic, and funny (when I need to be).

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey began with a desire to help others and a passion for personal self-discovery and understanding why people do the things they do. As a young adult with individuals with severe mental illness, I was motivated by the knowledge that people can and do recover from mental illness, capable of living fulfilling and high-functioning lives.

My goals for you

I see therapy as collaborative work rooted in the therapeutic alliance. Together we’ll explore not only the roots of your struggles but also how you can create healthier patterns in your life.

Our first session

For the first session, we must build rapport. I treat it as a journey of getting to know you, exploring needs and wants, setting treatment goals, and learning what prompted your visit. My focus is on discussing what you expect to gain from therapy and what I, as a counselor, expect from you. We will move at a pace that works for you.

I identify as...

• Female
• Hispanic or Latinx
• Christian