Alexandra (Ali) PolingClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Carlsbad, CA 92008
About
Perhaps you are dealing with painful events outside of your control, your emotions are becoming unmanageable, or you are experiencing a new symptom that is sudden and overwhelming. It is very human to want to "feel normal" when dealing with these, but sometimes how we attempt to do this hurts us more. This could include the different ways we avoid our emotions, attempt to “be perfect" or negatively judge ourselves. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I will help you identify and change ways of thinking and behaving that are impacting your mental health. My approach includes teaching coping skills that will target specific symptoms and addressing the triggers and any unresolved emotional pain that may be impacting you. I have 10+ years of experience and training using this approach to treat anxiety, panic, PTSD and depression and the underlying issues that contribute to these such as trauma, grief and anger.
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Managed Health Network
- Out of Network
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