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About Me:Hi there, I'm Alicia. Are you feeling lost or stuck in some aspect of your life and finding it hard to move forward? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? With your permission, I help to hold the container for deeper exploration and healing. I am a trauma-based therapist trained in EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). I am also on a research team for a study on psychedelic-assisted therapy using psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. I believe that each of us possesses an internal source of wisdom that can be cultivated through psychotherapy, psychedelic medicines, meditation practices, yoga and other connecting practices that link the brain, body and spirit. My therapeutic approach has a foundation of mindfulness and compassion, curiosity and respect. I am sensitive to the impact of one's social, physical and cultural environment as well as systems of oppression. Clients say my approach is warm, relational, collaborative, strengths-based and trauma-informed. I cannot do the work for you, but I can help you along the way, and it is truly an honor and a joy for me.
Description of Services:I provide therapy via Telehealth for California residents, and accept select insurances. My use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences (Maxfield, 2019).
I also provide Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in-person for individuals in Los Angeles, CA. The integration of ketamine WITH psychotherapy can be incredibly powerful for self-awareness, self-compassion, deep inner work, healing and transformational change.
If you are seeking a compassionate and collaborative therapist to walk alongside you on your journey, feel free to call or email me to schedule an initial 20 min consultation.
Credentials & Certifications: LCSWLicenses: 69181Details
Remote Practitioner: YesSpecializing In: Anxiety and Depression, Mindfulness-based therapy, Psychedelic Preparation and Integration, PTSD, Relationships, and TraumaPrice Range: 175My Process
Overview of Experience:Alicia has a Masters of Social Work from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA. She is trained in EMDR through EMDR Professional Training and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy through Polaris, Sage Integrative Health and Field Trip Health. She uses parts work/ego states in her psychotherapy practice and has been trained by Robin Shapiro, LICSW. She also has training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through the UCSD School of Medicine and is a meditation practitioner. Alicia commits to ongoing personal growth and uses meditation and medicine retreats as well as her own psychotherapy. Alicia has taken the North Star Ethics Pledge and commits to put integrity at the heart of the work she does in the psychedelic space.
Intake Process:Please connect with me via my website, email or phone to set up a free initial 20 min consultation. Prior to our initial intake session, please complete the intake & consent forms at least 24 hrs prior to your scheduled appt.
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