Alexandra (Ali) Poling, LCSW
Carlsbad, California
VerifiedTelehealth Available
My Approach to Therapy
I work with adults who may be struggling to feel "normal", are avoiding painful emotions, or are simply feeling overwhelmed by new or intensified symptoms and are wanting effective coping skills.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Informed techniques. My approach focuses on helping you to understand and break cycles of anxiety, depression, trauma, etc., teaching coping skills to target specific symptoms, and addressing any unresolved emotions.
My style is warm and empathic, yet to the point and direct.
My Practice & Services
In person sessions available at my office in Carlsbad as well as telehealth sessions throughout California.
I offer flexible scheduling, including mornings and "floating" weekly sessions if needed.
I offer free phone consultations to see if we are a good fit to work together, please contact me for current openings!
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
-Depression: MDD, excessive guilt, negative core beliefs, perfectionism.
-Trauma and Grief: PTSD , complicated grief and traumatic loss(es).
-Anxiety: Excessive worrying or ruminating, health anxiety, panic attacks, avoidance coping.
-Anger: Avoided, prolonged or unresolved anger
-Difficulties with Conflict Resolution, Assertiveness or Boundaries.
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
Adults
Groups I Work With
Adults 18 + struggling with: Trauma or PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and grief.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
AnxietyDepressionGrief, Loss, and BereavementPanicPosttraumatic Stress / Trauma
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness-Based Interventions