Octave

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Violet Alcantar

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

Authentic, Empowering, Exploratory, Open-minded, Warm

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Focus areas

Animal Loss, Anxiety, Divorce, Family Conflict, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, Students

Years of Experience

8+

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As a trauma-informed therapist, I consider the biological perspective of mental health and the important role of our mind-body connection.

License number

#74695

Therapy style

Therapy isn’t always easy, which is why feeling comfortable and safe with your therapist is most important to your success. I take a collaborative approach in therapy, starting where you are and working together to make positive changes. You are in the driver's seat and help to establish meaningful goals for your treatment. As a trauma-informed therapist, I also consider the biological perspective of mental health and the important role of our mind-body connection. This means developing adaptive skills to help you calm your body and mind to help you cope with life’s challenges. I practice strengths-based, person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TF-CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and EMDR.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

MS - Social Work, California State University, Bakersfield Certificate - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certificate - Perinatal Mental Health, EMDRIA, Postpartum Support International (PSI) Certificate - Trauma-Foucsed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certificate - The Gottman Method - Couples, Level I

Interests

I enjoy hiking, spending time with my family and two dogs, and watching movies.