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he/him

Ernan Alfaro

LCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Challenging, Empowering

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Focus areas

Anger Issues, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, IPV/DV, Immigration, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community

Years of Experience

3+

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I provide a safe space for individuals to discuss their deepest issues.

License number

#103126

Therapy style

I find that the most effective way is to approach everyone in an authentic, strength-based, nonjudgmental balanced approach in order to meet the individual where they are in their stage of healing. I provide a safe space for individuals to discuss their deepest issues in order to help them process, identify, and cope with past traumas or issues they have been dealing with. Doing so gives them another perspective and provides another route to their healing journey. I truly believe that there is no set way to healing. My goal is to help you find your way to a journey of self-love, healing, and learning the other side of yourself that you seek.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University, Los Angeles

Interests

My interests outside of work include exercising: running, boxing, and basketball. I love being outside and in nature which is why I enjoy hiking, golfing, and sailing. In addition, I enjoy reading and engaging in spiritual practices.