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Alejandra Mercado, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- English and Spanish
About Alejandra
Alejandra Mercado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as self-esteem and attachment issues. She speaks English and Spanish and works with clients from varied cultural backgrounds, including immigrants and veterans.
Alejandra uses practical, evidence-based approaches to address problems that get in the way of day-to-day functioning. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, learning specific skills, and practicing new ways of responding to stress. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered work to shape treatment.
She often helps people who face communication problems, isolation, workplace stress, chronic pain or substance use. Conversations may include how early life experiences or attachment patterns influence current choices. Treatment balances symptom relief with longer-term changes in behavior and relationships.
The LCSW credential indicates a clinical social work license in Texas. Alejandra frames goals collaboratively and sets clear steps for progress. Her approach emphasizes concrete strategies people can try between sessions.
People can expect focused sessions that combine practical exercises with reflective conversation. Language options include English and Spanish. International clients are accepted, and session and scheduling details are arranged through the matching and booking process.
How CBT, ACT and Client-Centered Work Translate to Online Sessions
Alejandra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and test different responses. CBT focuses on identifying specific thoughts and behaviors, then practicing new skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values and take meaningful action despite difficult feelings. ACT emphasizes using mindfulness and value-based choices to move forward when avoidance or control strategies are getting in the way.
Client-Centered Therapy provides a conversational frame where the person’s experience guides the work. In that approach, the therapist listens closely and supports the client in finding their own solutions and next steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Alejandra will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past to decide which methods to emphasize. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as goals evolve.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, medical appointments, or family commitments. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that do not require video if that better matches a client’s situation.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related issues like self-esteem and attachment.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-based, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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