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Elizabeth Alcaraz

LMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

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

Communication Style

Empowering, Mindful, Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Focus areas

ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Students, Latine Community

Years of Experience

5+

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My focus is client-centered care to help clients reach their treatment goals.

License number

#111895

Therapy style

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with individuals and families on their journey to improve their mental health and well-being. I provide a safe, caring, non-judgmental, and strength based approach. I implement a combination of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focus and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, to help clients find solutions to issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, grief, and other difficulties. My focus is client-centered care to help clients reach their treatment goals.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology with Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, National University