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Alejandro Holguin

Alejandro Holguin

LCSW

Therapist · California · 13+ years of experience

Practical therapy for stress and anger

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  • Practical tools
  • Relationship focus
  • Compassionate support

About Alejandro

Alejandro Holguin is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience in California. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship struggles. He emphasizes clear, practical steps that fit into busy lives and common routines.

Alejandro often starts by listening to what matters most and identifying small changes that make a difference. He works with clients on thought patterns, emotional reactions, and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. Sessions focus on concrete skills as well as understanding underlying feelings.

His methods draw from several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Alejandro describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide the work.

People who come to him can expect direct communication, practical tools, and an emphasis on building stronger relationships with themselves and others. He aims to help clients move from feeling stuck to making steady, manageable progress toward their goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Alejandro uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them; ACT often focuses on values and small actions that reflect what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication, which can help with trust and closeness issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy examines unhelpful thinking and teaches concrete strategies to change behavior and mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alejandro will talk with each person about goals, past attempts, and what feels useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Session formats are not specified in this biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also let someone choose audio-only or video conversations depending on bandwidth and comfort. The focus is on making therapy practical and accessible while matching the clinical approach to the person’s needs.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (California)
LCSW · No. 82320
NPI
1720239304

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Alejandro help with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, addictions, parenting concerns, and related issues such as attachment and codependency.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. He focuses on listening first, then on practical skills and clearer ways to handle thoughts and emotions.

How long has he practiced therapy?

He has 13 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, attachment, and relationship concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

Alejandro is a CA LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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