she/her
Alana Dunn-Veloz
LMFT
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Direct, Holistic, Humorous, Mindful, Open-minded
Focus areas
ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Students
Years of Experience
16+
As your guide, we will create a plan unique to your needs
License number
#46090
Therapy style
My clients describe me as warm, compassionate, and mind-body-focused. I am trained in several approaches that can create new insights about your feelings and behaviors. My approach is very pragmatic. I won’t just sit and listen. I understand the terrain of the mind and how to help it change. As your guide, we will create a plan unique to your needs. I treat a wide array of issues and trauma with some of the newest mind-body technologies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which retrains your brain, and cognitive behavioral therapy where you will learn to replace unhealthy thoughts with constructive alternatives.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples [The Gottman Method]
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MA - Counseling, National University
Interests
Spending time with my family is my primary interest. With 3 children in extracurricular activities, I stay busy and love seeing them grow. I also enjoy reading, cooking, camping, and Pilates.