Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 28 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Men's Issues and 10 more.

Alex Cirilo

LCSW, 8 years of experience
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Hello, I'm Alex Cirilo, LCSW. I have nearly 10 years of experience working in the mental health field, providing compassionate care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Throughout my career, I have supported clients facing challenges such as substance use, depression, anxiety, and trauma. As an EMDR-certified therapist, I specialize in helping individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. My approach is collaborative and personalized, incorporating a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to meet each client's unique needs. Together, we will identify meaningful, achievable short- and long-term goals and work toward creating lasting, positive change.

Get to know me

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

During our first session, we will conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify the internal and external factors that may be negatively affecting your well-being and quality of life. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan designed to address these challenges, support your goals, and help you build a more meaningful, balanced, and fulfilling life.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My therapeutic approach is open-minded, collaborative, and structured to support each client's success. I draw from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, tailoring treatment to each client's unique needs, strengths, and personal goals.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds who are navigating challenges such as substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns. As an EMDR-certified therapist, I help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences using evidence-based approaches tailored to their individual needs. I integrate a variety of therapeutic techniques to help clients identify meaningful, achievable short- and long-term goals. I believe that while uncomfortable emotions can be difficult to experience, they are often a natural and temporary part of the healing process and can create opportunities for meaningful personal growth and lasting change.

Specialties

Top specialties

Addiction

Anxiety

Other specialties

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Child or Adolescent

Depression

I identify as

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Understanding how your thoughts influence your emotions, behaviors, and life outcomes is a key step toward creating meaningful and lasting change. By identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns, you can develop healthier behaviors, improve emotional well-being, and achieve your personal goals.

EMDR

EMDR therapy can help you process and heal from past traumatic experiences, reducing the emotional distress and trauma responses that may continue to affect your daily life. By addressing the root of these experiences, EMDR can support lasting healing, greater emotional resilience, and the freedom to move forward with greater confidence and well-being.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

I believe it is important to recognize and understand how cultural backgrounds, values, and lived experiences influence our thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and overall perspective. Incorporating cultural awareness into the therapeutic process helps create a more respectful, inclusive, and individualized approach to care.

Interpersonal

Developing insight into your internal conflicts and learning effective strategies to manage them can foster greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and healthier decision-making.

Motivational Interviewing

Recognizing and building upon your unique strengths can empower you to overcome challenges, achieve your goals, and create a more confident, resilient, and fulfilling future.

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