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Alexandria "Alex" Tan

Alexandria "Alex" Tan, LCSW

Therapist in California

Practical support for self esteem and stress

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7 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Self esteem focus
  • Practical strategies
  • Compassionate support

About Alexandria

Alexandria "Alex" Tan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. She speaks plainly and focuses on helping people reconnect with their inner resilience and rebuild confidence. She works with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or drained by caregiving or work that wears them down.

Alex brings seven years of clinical experience to her work and aims to make sessions straightforward and useful. She draws from several evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match the needs of each person. In sessions she listens closely, helps name patterns that cause pain, and coaches practical skills to manage emotions and behavior.

Her background includes work across community settings and with people experiencing a range of challenges. That experience informs an approach that balances understanding life story with skill-building for day-to-day coping. She also pays particular attention to compassion fatigue and caregiver stress, offering strategies to reduce burnout.

Clients can expect a collaborative style that focuses on clear goals and small steps forward. Conversations often cover communication skills, boundary-setting, and ways to change thoughts and behaviors that harm self worth. Alex aims to make change feel achievable rather than overwhelming.

She practices in California and offers services in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Alex uses several evidence-based techniques to guide work in therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take action toward a meaningful life even when difficult feelings are present. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when relationships feel strained.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor techniques to fit a person's goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. This is a collaborative process where methods may shift as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins or flexible timing around work and caregiving demands. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to choose ways of working that fit daily life and support steady progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alex commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues like attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward, combining listening with practical skill-building to help people manage emotions and improve day-to-day functioning.

What level of experience does the therapist have?

She has seven years of clinical experience working in varied community settings and with people facing a wide range of mental health and life challenges.

What credential and location information is listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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