Alexandria "Alex" Tan, LCSW

Alexandria "Alex" Tan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. She speaks plain, direct language and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Alex aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people feel heard and supported.

Alex draws on seven years of clinical experience working across many settings. She has worked with people affected by trauma, substance use, and severe mood challenges. That background shapes how she reads complex problems and plans a course of care that fits each person’s situation.

Her approach blends well-known evidence-based therapeutic techniques to meet real-life needs. Sessions often include skill building for managing strong emotions, strategies for improving communication, and ways to reframe unhelpful thinking. Alex emphasizes small, usable tools that can be practiced between visits.

She pays special attention to issues that often sit under the surface, such as attachment struggles, family of origin concerns, caregiver stress, and body image. She also supports people facing control issues, dependency patterns, and the emotional fallout of domestic violence or substance problems.

Therapy with Alex is collaborative. She works together with each person to set clear goals and track progress. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Alex uses well-established therapeutic methods and adapts them to the needs people bring. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it’s useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy centers on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills, which can help with intense emotions and relationship conflicts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values, which can aid people feeling stuck or empty.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alex collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily routines. She reviews progress and adjusts techniques as needed so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people access a licensed professional from different locations within the same state. Ask about exact scheduling and session options when you complete the matching questionnaire to match logistics with your needs.