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Alejandro Holguin, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT-based techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-informed work
About Alejandro
Alejandro Holguin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 13 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, grief, addictions, and parenting concerns. Alejandro focuses on clear, practical steps that address thoughts, feelings, and everyday habits.
He works directly on mood problems, attachment concerns, panic, and issues tied to self-worth, guilt, and shame. He also offers focused support for fathers managing parenting, identity, and connection. His style is collaborative and straightforward - he talks through patterns and tries new coping skills with clients.
His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas. He uses client-centered methods to listen first, then introduce techniques that fit the person's goals. Sessions often include noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different behavioral steps.
Alejandro places attention on practical change rather than jargon. He helps people plan small experiments, track what works, and adjust tactics that aren’t helpful. Communication and problem-solving skills are common focuses when relationship or family tensions come up.
People who prefer clear structure and doable exercises tend to do well with his approach. He asks concrete questions, offers specific strategies, and checks progress regularly. To begin, readers are invited to use the site’s matching process and schedule an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Alejandro uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then practices small experiments to test new responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to notice painful feelings and values, and to choose actions that matter despite difficult emotions. Attachment-Based ideas help when relationship patterns and connection concerns come up, focusing on how early bonds affect present interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that make sense for their goals and daily life. That means checking what techniques feel doable and adjusting the plan if something does not fit.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy schedule, allow sessions without commuting, or avoid needing to be on camera if someone prefers audio-only contact. These practical choices help people keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other obligations.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, and intimacy-related concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and routines, then tries practical behavior and thought experiments to change them.
What is his professional background?
He has 13 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy and related support in California.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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