Alexandria "Alex" Tan, LCSW

Alexandria "Alex" Tan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. As an LCSW she holds a license to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy, and she draws on a range of evidence-based techniques to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. Alex combines practical skills with a compassionate, client-centered stance to help clients build resilience and regain a sense of agency.

Her career has included work in correctional facilities, community mental health settings, and programs serving people experiencing homelessness and former foster youth. That varied background informs her ability to meet people where they are and to tailor care for individuals coping with trauma, substance use, mood and personality concerns, and caregiving-related burnout. She has specific experience addressing compassion fatigue and the stressors common to helping professionals and caregivers.

Alex uses an integrative, flexible approach that blends modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, person-centered methods, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused strategies. She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore patterns, build insight, and practice concrete tools to improve daily functioning. Clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to reconnect with their values may find her collaborative style supportive as they work toward clearer goals and renewed confidence.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practice new skills to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often focusing on changing patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and situations that feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alexandria "Alex" Tan works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts techniques from different modalities to create a personalized plan that fits the client's life and priorities.

Online therapy with Alex is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels with technology. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, make it easier to maintain regular sessions, and support continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult.