- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- English and Spanish
About Alexandra
Alexandra Valencia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. She also supports those coping with grief, addiction, compassion fatigue, and life changes.
Alexandra draws on several therapy methods to address emotional patterns and practical problems. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions and attachment shape interactions. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new actions.
In sessions she talks through current struggles and how they connect to past experience. She pays attention to communication and control issues that keep problems repeating. For pregnancy and childbirth concerns she focuses on immediate coping and emotional adjustment.
She offers therapy in English and Spanish. People who want help with intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, sleeping problems, parenting stress or women's issues can work on clear, step-by-step changes. Alexandra also addresses post-traumatic stress and anger in focused sessions.
Her background includes work with maternal and infant mental health and substance use concerns. She blends client-centered listening with evidence-based tools so clients can practice specific skills between meetings. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment by following the site's online steps.
How Alexandra Uses EFT, ACT and Attachment Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and working with strong emotions and attachment patterns that shape relationships and daily reactions. It helps people name hard-to-recognize feelings and practice new ways of responding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts without fighting them and choosing values-driven actions to move forward. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early bonds and how they influence current trust and closeness, which can be helpful for relationship and intimacy concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alexandra collaborates with clients to see which methods fit their goals, needs, and personal preferences. She may combine approaches so sessions focus on emotions, practical skills, or both, depending on what the client wants to work on.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that align with daily schedules. They also let people choose quieter surroundings or shorter sessions when that helps them engage. The therapist will review format and scheduling during the initial matching and setup so practical details match the client's life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, addictions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT and CBT to address emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in practical ways.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in mental health settings, including maternal and infant mental health and substance use care.
What credential and location information is provided?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with an initial session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.