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Alyson Howard

LCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

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

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Mindful, Empowering

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Focus areas

ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress

Experienced with

Geriatric clients, Parents

Years of Experience

11+

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We will work collaboratively to help you develop your own path for treatment.

License number

#74225

Therapy style

I have been providing individual therapy for over 10 years across various settings in outpatient services serving different populations ranging in age. In my practice, I utilize a strengths-based cognitive approach that focuses on the specific needs of the individual. It is goal-centered therapy that allows each individual to identify their specific needs and desires throughout treatment. We will work collaboratively to help you develop your own path for treatment and I will give you tools and skills to practice in between sessions.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strengths-based

Education

MSW - Social Work, San Diego State University

Interests

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones and dog. I also love to be outdoors playing softball, jogging at the beach, enjoying a sporting event, or hiking. I find myself outside in the beautiful sunshine whenever possible. Although a slow reader, I do enjoy getting lost in a good book.