Alexandra Valencia, LMHC

Alexandra Valencia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a state license that authorizes her to provide professional mental health counseling, and she brings nine years of clinical experience to her practice. She has worked with people facing many life challenges and draws on a broad background that includes maternal and infant mental health, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and trauma to shape practical, person-centered care.

Alexandra uses an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities to meet each person where they are. She is EMDR trained and CPP trained, and she also conducts trainings for other professionals. In addition to clinical work, she serves as a Qualified Supervisor for therapists in training.

Her approach centers on collaboration and goal-focused work that helps clients develop skills and strategies aligned with their values. Alexandra aims to support individuals and families as they move through recovery, build healthier relationships, and create routines that promote wellbeing and resilience.

Clinical approaches and online therapy options

Alexandra draws on several evidence-informed approaches in online sessions to meet individual needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, which can help with intimacy-related issues, communication problems, parenting concerns, and attachment difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety and depression and improving day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Alexandra collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling, accommodates busy or changing routines, and makes it easier for clients to access licensed professionals from different locations. These formats allow therapists to deliver structured, skills-based interventions while giving clients choices about how they engage in care.