Hi there, I'm Alanna! My name is Alanna Walker, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Currently, I provide telehealth services for clients in California. I also provided in-person and telehealth services for clients in Nevada. I am certified in dialectical behavioral therapy and domestic violence. I also have training in substance use disorder and addiction.
During the first session, clients can expect to explore their reasons for seeking therapy. Clients will have a warm, open, nonjudgemental, supportative and safe space to begin their journey of healing.
My approach to goal setting is to set realistic and obtainable goals. I believe that it is important to work as a team with my client to identify their goals for therapy and develop a plan that fits their needs. Once the client's goals for treatment are set, I will encourage and support them to work towards obtaining their goals in treatment.
In practice I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients with idenitify their negative thinking styles and I assist them with rationalize their thoughts to yield a better outcomes when it comes to their emotions and behavior. When clients learn to rationalize their distorted thoughts it will help them with reducing their symptoms.
In practice I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy to assist clients with understand and accept difficult feelings. Clients will learn how to manage intense emotions and cope with challenging circumstances, and improve their personal relationships. Clients will learn about mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation.