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Alexandra Santana-Thompson

LPC, 8 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Virtual
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About me

I have had the privilege to work with adults, teens, and children who struggle with life challenges, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and grief. I offer a safe space for clients to gain insight, learn more about themselves, and heal from painful experiences that continue to affect their personal life. In my practice, I help clients to reinvent themselves and unlearn unhealthy patterns that no longer serve a purpose through a compassionate approach.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Being in therapy can be overwhelming and at the same time liberating. In our first session, I would love to hear about your story, your challenges and how you cope with them. My clients are welcome to share as much or as little as they wish as this is normal in the beginning of any professional relationship. My clients can ask questions and share their expectations and therapy goals. There are no agendas! We will go on your pace.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My main goal is to build a strong bond with my clients and offer a free of judgement environment. I provide options for my clients where mind and body are equally involved in the counseling process. Safety and connection are the pillars of my practice so my client's feedback is welcome and encouraged.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Have you felt dismissed when you share your thoughts or feelings with your family or friends? Have you felt unheard or unseen by those who surround you? Have you felt worried about what others may think about you? If you do, I want you to know that you don't have to deal with this alone. By seeking professional help, you are advocating for yourself and I am ready to accompany you in this journey.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

Hispanic / Latinx
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Integrative

My holistic, culturally humble approach is tailored to each client's unique needs. I believe that the client is the expert in their life and with my different set of skills and expertise, the client can heal, learn new tools, unlearn unhealthy patterns, and gain new meaning and purpose in life.

Location

Offers in-person in 1115 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008Virtual

Licensed in

Texas

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cash - $150 per session
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
, 86 ratings

7 ratings with written reviews

August 25, 2025

Already having a very wonderful therapy experience, looking forward to many more sessions.

Verified client, age 18-24

Review shared after session 1 with Alexandra

July 16, 2025

I just finished my first session with Alexandra. I feel like the appointment went really well. It felt like she actually listened to me and continued the session in a natural way instead of it being very rigid with an agenda. I love that she really wants to make sure she serves your needs best and I do feel like I can talk to her openly. I really look forward to my next session and will leave another review after a few!

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Alexandra

July 16, 2025

I felt rushed but it was my schedule. I enjoyed our conversation and look forward to our next meeting

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Alexandra