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Alejandro Holguin

Experienced LCSW blending practical therapy methods

LCSW California

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Alejandro

Alejandro Holguin is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 13 years of practice supporting people through emotional and relational challenges.

Background and approach

He draws on evidence-based methods to help clients untangle patterns of thought and feeling that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and problems with intimacy or sleep. Alejandro explains clinical ideas in straightforward terms and focuses on building practical skills that fit each person’s life.

His experience includes work with mood disorders, attachment concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and addiction-related struggles. He also offers targeted support for fathers facing changes in identity and parenting responsibilities.

Sessions emphasize collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and helping clients strengthen relationships with themselves and others while managing life transitions and everyday pressures. Alejandro blends cognitive and experiential techniques to tailor treatment to individual needs, aiming to create a respectful space where clients feel heard and empowered to try new ways of coping and relating.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Alejandro commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep problems. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to encourage values-based action and mindfulness strategies that support coping with difficult emotions and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy is used when relational patterns and early connection issues are central, helping clients explore how past relational experiences shape current bonds and communication.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. Alejandro works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts techniques from these approaches to create a tailored plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to access therapeutic support from home or wherever the client is located in California.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alejandro address in therapy?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction-related problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, self-esteem, and sleep difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a collaborative, client-centered style that integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to suit each person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 13 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, attachment concerns, panic symptoms, grief, and addiction-related challenges.
What credentials and location information are provided?
Alejandro holds an LCSW and practices in California with the license CA LCSW 82320.
Does he work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for connecting.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English