Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Alejandra Mercado, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 63182
- NPI
- 1437741360
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Texas
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
- ACT and CBT
- Client-centered work
- English and Spanish
About Alejandra
Alejandra Mercado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 10 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, and works with related concerns such as isolation, communication problems, and adjustment after separation.
She speaks English and Spanish and often supports people with immigration-related stress, first responder and veteran issues, and challenges tied to chronic illness or pain. Her approach draws on practical, evidence-based methods rather than abstract theory. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with attention to daily routines, work demands, and family pressures.
In session she uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and change unhelpful thinking. The work can include short experiments, skills practice, and talking through painful memories when clients are ready.
Alejandra pays attention to culture and life context, including the effects of migration and community stress. She also helps people manage guilt, shame, commitment concerns, and problems with control or attachment. Practical steps and small adjustments are a frequent focus.
People who choose her often want straightforward tools to handle panic, substance use, low mood, or life transitions. She encourages clear goals, measurable steps, and regular check-ins about progress. For new clients she asks for a brief intake to clarify priorities before the first full session.
BHow sessions work
How Alejandra applies ACT, CBT, and client-centered work online
Alejandra uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck on them. ACT often involves identifying values and taking small actions that match those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and commitment issues.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thinking patterns and try different behaviors. CBT work includes practical exercises such as testing beliefs, scheduling activities, and practicing coping skills to reduce panic and low mood.
Client-Centered Therapy appears as open, non-directive conversations where the person sets priorities and the therapist reflects and clarifies. This approach is useful when someone needs to make sense of identity, grief, or changes tied to immigration or life transitions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That process can be adjusted over time based on what helps.
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 busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while managing work, family, and health demands.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression, plus related issues like communication problems and isolation.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on skills, behavior changes, and clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with individuals on mood, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and substance use.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Texas LCSW credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any cross-border details before scheduling.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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