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Alexia Cadenas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Southwest Florida who provides individual, families and group therapy for ages six and over navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, relationship challenges, mood disorders, and substance abuse concerns. She has experience working with at-risk youth, foster care and adoption-related trauma, juvenile justice populations, and individuals facing complex co-occurring disorders. Alexia Cadenas earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University and has over seven years of experience in the social work and mental health field. Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, trauma-focused therapy, EFT-informed interventions, and faith-based counseling when aligned with the client’s preferences. She is passionate about creating a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to build healthier coping skills, improve relationships, process past experiences, and create meaningful personal growth. Alexia works especially well with teens, college students, young professionals, LGBTQ+ clients, and individuals struggling with stress, work-life balance, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
During your first session with Alexia Cadenas, you can expect a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you will have space to share your concerns, experiences, and goals for therapy at your own pace. The initial session focuses on getting to know you, exploring what brings you to therapy, discussing your personal history, and identifying areas where you would like support and growth. Alexia will also help you begin identifying strengths, coping patterns, and treatment goals while answering any questions you may have about the therapy process. Together, you will create a collaborative plan tailored to your unique needs, whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, or personal growth.
Alexia Cadenas is known for her patience and warm, supportive approach that helps clients feel safe, heard, and understood throughout the therapy process. She values building strong therapeutic relationships grounded in trust, compassion, and collaboration while allowing clients the space to grow at their own pace.
Alexia Cadenas is best positioned to support children, teens, college students, and young professionals navigating anxiety, depression, school performance, life transitions, relationship challenges, and work-life balance stress. She enjoys working with clients exploring identity, including LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as those seeking faith-based counseling and deeper emotional healing. Her clinical experience also includes supporting individuals impacted by foster care and adoption trauma, mood disorders, substance abuse, family conflict, attachment wounds, and self-esteem concerns. Alexia provides a supportive, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment focused on helping clients build insight, resilience, healthier coping skills, and meaningful personal growth.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Alexia Cadenas uses EFT to help clients process emotions, strengthen relationships, and improve emotional connection and communication.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Alexia Cadenas uses CBT to help clients identify unhealthy thought patterns, challenge negative beliefs, and develop healthier coping behaviors.
Psychodynamic
Alexia Cadenas uses psychodynamic therapy to explore past experiences, attachment patterns, and unconscious influences affecting present functioning.
Christian Counseling
Alexia Cadenas incorporates Christian counseling by integrating faith-based principles, prayer, and spiritual support when aligned with the client’s preferences.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Alexia Cadenas uses DBT to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.