Alexandra (Ali) Poling, LCSW
Carlsbad, California
VerifiedTelehealth Available
My Approach to Therapy
My style is warm, empathetic and direct.
My approach uses CBT, DBT and mindfulness techniques to manage intense or new symptoms, address old thinking and coping patterns that may no longer be helpful and to resolve any underlying emotional pain.
My goal is to teach you skills to better manage symptoms, understand your triggers and warning signs and to feel confident in taking on future challenges.
My Practice & Services
Telehealth sessions are offered throughout California.
In-person sessions are offered at my Carlsbad therapy office.
"Floating" weekly sessions are offered if flexible scheduling is preferred.
My Therapy Focus
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Informed techniques to treat the following:
-Depression
-Trauma and Grief (including PTSD, adjustment disorders, complicated grief and traumatic loss)
-Anxiety (including generalized anxiety, health anxiety, panic attacks and persistent ruminating)
-Difficulty with conflict resolution, assertiveness, boundaries or management of anger
Please reach out with any questions or to set up a free phone consultation!
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
Adults
Groups I Work With
Adults struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, trauma or grief.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyDepressionGrief, Loss, and BereavementPosttraumatic Stress / Trauma
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Mindfulness-Based Interventions