Linda Alcala
Linda Alcala
(she/her)
Hello and Welcome! Hola y Bienvenido! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish). In life, many of us experience a series of events either positive or negative. Such events impact us the way we respond to life circumstances, the way we view ourselves, and the world around us. I want to help you overcome the trauma and help you regain back your strength and power. Through our therapeutic relationship, we will work together to heal from your past and/or current stressors that are affecting you. We will work towards identifying triggers, self-insight work, self-awareness, acquiring healthy coping skills, and decreasing symptoms. I specialized in working with tweens/adolescents, adults, and older adults from all different backgrounds, many of whom have experienced various traumas in their lives. Whatever your needs may be or reasons for seeking therapy, I am here for you.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is a chance to get to know each other. A place where clients have taken the first step towards healing. It's a place where clients can share why they are seeking treatment and collaboratively begin creating a plan toward healing.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I create a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for my clients to share their stories. A place where they feel safe and comfortable enough to talk openly about their struggles and challenges that are disrupting their life. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to help and support my clients.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I specialize in working with tweens/adolescents, adults, older adults, and Spanish-speaking community clients. I have worked with clients who have complex trauma, relational issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other challenges. If you are facing any of the following issues: single parent, dealing with co-parenting, divorce, separation, or facing challenges with new family adjustments. Having a loved one diagnosed with terminal illness, or dealing with a terminal illness, in the end-of-life phase. I am truly passionate about working with this population. I have personally dealt with many of them, and I know firsthand what you are truly feeling. I am here to help you, and we will walk together through it.
About Linda Alcala
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VirtualMy treatment methods
EMDR
Trained in using EMDR. Use EMDR to treat past trauma, anxiety/
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Use CBT to challenge distorted thoughts and replace them with valid thoughts.
Narrative
Use narrative for clients to be able to talk about their story and how they will like their story to continue to unfold. Each person has control of their own life and how we want our life to continue to unfold.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Providing a empathetic environment where there is no judgement but rather focusing on the client.Reminding the client they are able to heal and move forward.
Strength-Based
Everyone has strengths in one way or another. Building from those strengths and empowering clients.