- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Alejandra
Alejandra Mercado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 10 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, guilt and shame, and isolation.
She uses practical, evidence-based ways to help people sort through what’s happening now. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning new reactions, and practicing skills between meetings. Conversations are direct and steady, with attention to cultural background and immigration experiences when they matter.
Alejandra draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice hard thoughts and change unhelpful behavior. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. These methods are used together to tackle issues like panic, substance use, chronic pain, and relationship patterns.
Her work often looks at how early life experiences shape today’s responses. That can mean talking through attachment wounds, abandonment fears, or habits driven by shame and guilt. She aims to help people make small, workable changes that fit everyday life.
Sessions can include skill practice, targeted exercises, and honest discussion about patterns that keep repeating. Alejandra accepts clients who speak English or Spanish and works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. For next steps she asks people to use the site’s matching process to schedule an initial meeting.
Working with ACT, CBT and Client-Centered Care Online
Alejandra uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and pick actions that match their values. ACT is useful for persistent guilt or shame because it focuses on what matters, even when hard feelings are present. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT provides concrete exercises and practice to reduce panic, anxiety, and unhelpful coping like substance use. Client-Centered Therapy shapes how she listens and reflects what each person brings. That approach helps someone feel understood while deciding which practical steps to try next. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to test methods and adjust plans based on their needs, goals, and preferences. The choice of techniques evolves from those conversations and from practical results. Confirm session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so work or caregiving breaks are easier to manage. Ask about language options and any scheduling details during the matching questionnaire.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, and also focuses on concerns like guilt and shame and attachment issues.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses brief, evidence-based methods to notice painful thoughts and change unhelpful responses, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has practiced as a clinician for 10 years, working with issues such as panic, substance use, chronic pain, and relationship patterns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with her in my language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details during the matching process.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.