Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 4 ratings

Alina Aweau

LMFT, 14 years of experience

Warm
Empowering
Solution oriented

About me

Hi! I'm a Licensed Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I enjoy working with clients struggling with various common mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. I also enjoy supporting clients experiencing grief and loss, substance use, reproductive challenges, and trauma. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, and I use a holistic approach in my treatment as I believe many factors influence our experience as human beings.

Get to know me

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

In our first session together, we'll start by getting to know each other, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing and what you hope to gain from therapy. This will help me create a unique and specialized plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Having worked with many diverse populations for the past 14 years, one of the truths I've learned is that we are all doing our best at any given time with the information we have. I will meet you where you are with compassion and non-judgment, while supporting you in realizing your inherent value and limitless potential. Using my clinical experience, I will also create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with clients of all ages who are open-minded, curious, and ready to grow. My clients are eager to learn more about themselves, but possibly don't have the skills needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their personal circumstances and the state of the world. I enjoy clients who are willing to be vulnerable and brave in their treatment, and who understand we are all a work-in-progress.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Child or AdolescentDepressionFertility & Reproduction IssuesSpirituality

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize CBT to support clients address underlying beliefs, patterns, and behaviors that may be keeping them stuck. I have utilized CBT with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, grief and loss, and trauma.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

I grew up in a multicultural family and community that valued diversity. I have lived outside of the U.S. and grew up speaking two languages. I understand the beauty and complexity of culture, as well as the role it plays in our lives and mental health. I take into account one's cultural/ racial background and use a holistic approach in my treatment. I will value and recognize one's cultural and racial identity, as well as unique life experiences in treatment.

Trauma Informed Care

I have over a decade of experience working with individuals struggling with substance use. This is an area where therapists typically see a high level of many types of trauma. I will provide resources and support to ensure my clients struggling with trauma feel safe and heard.

EMDR

I am trained in both levels (1 & 2) of EMDR, which can be a very powerful and effective tool for addressing trauma and painful life experiences. I utilize it for clients who are appropriate candidates and are interested in exploring EMDR.

Grief Therapy

I worked as a hospice therapist for several years where I supported individuals who were terminally ill, as well as clients who had lost loved ones. I understand the complexity of grief, and I support my clients in navigating their personal journey through psycho-education and compassion.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Accepts

Cash - $150 per sessionAetnaAll SaversAnthemAvMedBlue CrossBlue ShieldBlue Shield (MHSA) MagellanCarelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)CignaEAP:CignaEAP:EvernorthEAP:UnitedHealthcare/OptumEvernorthGold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Golden RuleHarvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcareHealth Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-CalL.A. Care CoveredL.A. Care Covered DirectL.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)L.A. Care PASC-SEIUOptumOptumHealth Complex Medical ConditionsOscarOxfordPartnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Scripps Health PlanSharp Health PlanSurest (formerly Bind)Tufts Health/CignaUnited Medical ResourcesUnitedHealthcare Life InsuranceUnitedHealthcare Shared ServicesUnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesUnitedHealthcare/Optum
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 4 ratings
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