Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Alejandra Guzman-Valencia, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 97264
- NPI
- 1780346452
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Alejandra supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Chronic illness support
About Alejandra
Alejandra Guzman-Valencia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with three years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Sessions also address caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and building self-love.
Alejandra begins by building rapport and getting to know each person. Early sessions focus on understanding current struggles and deciding together if the fit feels right. She helps clients set clear goals and moves at a pace they control.
Her background includes work in hospitals, schools, and outpatient health clinics. She has also supported people with end-of-life concerns, chronic diseases, grief, and adjustment issues. Those settings shape a practical approach to everyday problems.
In sessions she validates where someone is and then works on concrete steps toward change. Conversations center on real-life pressures like family roles, work demands, health challenges, and finances. Interventions are chosen to match a person's goals and rhythm.
Alejandra offers work in both English and Spanish. She respects each person's right to make their own decisions while offering guidance and strategies to manage symptoms and improve communication.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic techniques and online sessions
Alejandra uses evidence-based techniques to address common problems like anxiety and depression. One practical approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with alternative actions that reduce distress. This helps with managing anxiety, low mood, and everyday stressors.Another approach centers on problem-solving and communication skills. It teaches steps for clearer conversations, setting boundaries, and resolving conflicts, which can be useful for relationship concerns and caregiver stress. These methods aim to create straightforward behavioral changes rather than abstract promises.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will review your concerns and goals and suggest techniques that fit your style and pace. Together you will adjust methods as needed so the work matches what you want to accomplish.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone join while managing medical appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and exercises to an online setting so therapy focuses on problem-solving and communication that fit everyday routines.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She focuses on building rapport in the first sessions and works collaboratively to set treatment goals. Sessions emphasize validating current feelings and taking practical steps toward agreed goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in hospitals, schools, and outpatient health clinics. That background includes supporting people with chronic disease, grief, and end-of-life concerns.
Is she licensed in California?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a California LCSW credential.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers