Alexandra Guzman, Psychotherapist in Calabasas, 91302

Alexandra Guzman, LMFT

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy, Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
Marriage and Family Therapist

My Approach to Helping

"Real" connections with others are what give us meaning in life...yet seemingly difficult to achieve, and so overwhelming to even thinking about trying to fix, alone. The root of chronic dissatisfaction (feeling anxious/ depressive symptoms such as consistent worry, fear, sleep difficulty, irritability, obsessive and compulsive behaviors/thoughts low self esteem, hopelessness) stems from issues preventing us from truly engaging openly and honestly with others, including the people we love most. Together with your unconscious and conscious experiences, emotions, behaviors, dreams and my empathic listening and interpreting skills, we will identify (feel, own, accept) certain emotions...needs, fears, pains...that provide you clarity, relief, joy and an overall sense of safety. This attuned process will foster a positive shift in how you experience-engage and communicate certain emotions, thoughts, or behaviors. Soon, you internalize/adopt these tools that will help you to tolerate, regulate and integrate the feelings that will enable you to navigate towards better, less impulsive decisions and achieve a greater quality of life.
I work closely with issues of social anxieties and uncertainties in group/social situations as I recognize this to be a key factor in contributing to self esteem, anxiety and depression.

More Info About My Practice

I accept Blue Cross PPO and Aetna POS.
Blue Shields, United Behavioral Health and Pacific Care are also accepted.
My fee is $175.00/50 min. cash or check accepted.

Services I Provide

Individual Therapy & Counseling
Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Consultation
Clinical Supervision
Other

Ages I Work With

Children
Teens
Adults

Languages I Speak

English

Groups I Work With

Teens and their Parents...help with mutual understanding and respect of each others' new situation, adjustments in rules, boundaries, etc.
Children and adults with Social Emotional Delays that result in decreased self esteem, bullying or being bullied...Including Spectrum Disordered (Mild Autism or Aspergers) children,
Gay and Lesbians... and the difficulties with family of origin issues and their new family
In general, children, teens or adults with Anxiety and Depression due to trauma, family of origin issues, relationships
Couples Therapy...increasing understanding of each others' family of origin so as to increase communication skills for a more positive, meaningful way of communicating and relating to one another