Alexandra (Ali) Poling, LCSW
Carlsbad, California
VerifiedTelehealth Available
My Approach to Therapy
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Informed techniques for the treatment of depression, grief, anxiety and trauma.
My approach focuses on helping you to understand and challenge (when appropriate) thinking or coping patterns that may be impacting your cycle of anxiety, depression, trauma, etc. This approach often includes teaching specific coping skills, addressing unresolved emotions from grief or trauma and coping ahead for future triggers and mood changes.
Please reach out with any questions or to set up a free phone consultation to discuss if this approach could be a good fit for you!
My Practice & Services
I offer HIPPA compliant video sessions to adults throughout California, and in person sessions at my office in Carlsbad.
I offer flexible scheduling, including mornings and "floating" weekly session spots if you need flexibility.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
-Depression (including MDD, persistent guilt, difficulty with daily functioning)
-Trauma and Grief (including PTSD, adjustment disorders, complicated grief and traumatic loss)
-Anxiety (including generalized anxiety, health anxiety, panic attacks, avoidance and persistent ruminating)
-Anger and Conflict (including conflict avoidance, assertiveness training, difficulty with boundaries and prolonged or avoided anger)
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
Adults
Groups I Work With
Adults experiencing difficulty with anxiety, panic, depression, trauma or grief.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyDepressionEmotional OverwhelmGrief, Loss, and BereavementPanicPerfectionismPhobias
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Mindfulness-Based Interventions