- Work and wellbeing
- English and Spanish
- Values-based care
About Alejandra
Alejandra Mercado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She also supports those facing self-esteem challenges and work-related wellbeing concerns. She works in both English and Spanish and accepts international clients when appropriate.
Alejandra keeps sessions direct and collaborative. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small steps toward what matters to them.
Her experience includes helping people manage panic, substance use, chronic pain, and the fallout from difficult life changes like divorce or immigration. She pays attention to how past attachments and early losses can shape current relationships and responses to stress. In session she focuses on concrete coping skills alongside deeper reflection about life patterns.
Alejandra emphasizes cultural sensitivity and respect for each person’s background. She aims to make the work realistic and relevant to daily life, especially for people juggling job demands, family responsibilities, or immigration challenges. Sessions blend practical problem solving with attention to emotional wounds that keep patterns repeating.
Her approach is straightforward: listen carefully, map current problems, and use clear strategies to reduce distress and build resilience. People who work with her can expect a mix of skill practice, values-based planning, and noticing patterns that get in the way of the life they want.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Alejandra uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings, clarifying values, and taking small committed actions toward what matters most. This can help with anxiety, depression, and life-purpose questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers step-by-step strategies to test different actions and reduce symptoms like panic or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying things and adjusting as needed rather than committing to one method from the start.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow follow-ups between appointments. It also lets people continue care across locations when international scheduling is possible. Practical benefits include more flexibility for workday appointments, the ability to use shorter check-ins when needed, and easier ongoing skill practice between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alejandra commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions, and also addresses related issues like self-esteem, communication problems, and chronic pain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining skill-building with reflective work to change unhelpful patterns and clarify values.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience working with diverse life challenges and multicultural communities.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in Texas and holds the credential LCSW, listed as TX LCSW in her documentation.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; check time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are session costs 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 her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.