My name is Alicia and I am a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a wide range of experience. I have experience working with a diverse clientele which include prenatal to age four, dual diagnosed individuals, children, active-duty military and veterans (including their families), and adults with mild to severe psychiatric illnesses.
I received my Master of Social Work from Boston University with a focus on Clinical Social Work. My specialties include working with substance use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and stress. I am trained and certified in Prolonged Exposure Therapy to help treat PTSD. I am also trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, CBT-Pain Certification, Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, and traditional talk therapy.
I am first-generation American, and my family migrated from the Dominican Republic. I have a strong belief in everyone receiving a fair shake at life and a passion to help others overcome adverse experiences.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
RI LICSW ISW03442