she/her
Violet AlcantarLCSW
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
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+
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
Languages Spoken
English
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.