Alejandra Candelas
About
Hey there! My name is Alejandra, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California and Massachusetts. I have primarily worked in hospital settings, with 5 years experience, working with veterans and families, addressing multiple psychosocial needs.
I have primarily worked in hospital settings, with 5 years experience, working with veterans and families, addressing multiple psychosocial needs.
In my experience, I have also provided services with supportive counseling in grief/bereavement(individual and group) , anxiety, and goal oriented tasks.
First session
During our first session, I will take the time to get to know you as a person. I am interested to know what makes you "You," and what challenges you are experiencing at the time to help me understand what approach to take to best provide you with support.
Strengths
A few of my strengths as a provider: Active listening, empathetic, open communication, open-mindedness, understanding of different cultures and the impact culture plays, flexibility, humor.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with adults, older adults, and veteran populations.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Interested in challenging and learning more about your negative thought patterns? I guide individuals, with structured sessions, by recognizing their thought patterns , how these thought patterns are impacting you and your behaviors, and overall empower individuals to develop healthier coping skills effectively.
Grief Therapy
As a current provider of hospice and palliative care, I understand how grief presents very differently in individuals. In our sessions, I will provide a safe and empathetic space for you to discuss your grief journey, help you understand stages of grief, with emphasis on reflective exercises and dialogue.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I assist individuals to focus on their current strengths and resources, and how these strengths can support your overall goals to achieve. This will be goal-oriented and structured sessions, I will guide individuals by identifying solutions to their immediate issues by empowering individuals to use their current strengths.
Location
Virtual sessions