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Violet Alcantar
LCSW

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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Therapy isn’t always easy, which is why feeling comfortable and safe with your therapist is most important to your success. I take a collaborative approach in therapy, starting where you are and working together to make positive changes. You are in the driver's seat and help to establish meaningful goals for your treatment. As a trauma-informed therapist, I also consider the biological perspective of mental health and the important role of our mind-body connection. This means developing adaptive skills to help you calm your body and mind to help you cope with life’s challenges. I practice strengths-based, person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TF-CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and EMDR.

About Violet

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Centivo, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Authentic, Empowering, Exploratory, Open-minded, Warm

Focus areas

Animal Loss, Anxiety, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Individual Therapy, Panic, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, BIPOC, Immigrants, Parents, Students

Years of Experience

10+
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As a trauma-informed therapist, I consider the biological perspective of mental health and the important role of our mind-body connection.

License number

#74695

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MS - Social Work, California State University, Bakersfield Certificate - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certificate - Perinatal Mental Health, EMDRIA, Postpartum Support International (PSI) Certificate - Trauma-Foucsed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certificate - The Gottman Method - Couples, Level I

Interests

I enjoy hiking, spending time with my family and two dogs, and watching movies.

License details

Violet Alcantar,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#74695 (exp July 2026)