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Alena Y. N. Gittens

Ph. D. My Healing Space LLC
Available in December
Specialties: Trauma, LGBTQIA+, Bipolar Disorder, Relationship Issues, Anxiety,

Introduction

I chose to become a psychologist after realizing the need for more psychologists of color who are also gender or sexual minorities. Throughout my training and clinical experiences, I focused on ways to help those I worked with, develop a deeper sense of self-love, compassion, and awareness, ultimately facilitating a healing process. I understand that pain and suffering do not exist in a vacuum. With that said while working with me, we will focus on all aspects of the self to help you on your journey. I utilize a strengths-based integrative treatment approach that is individualized for each person I work with. My approach utilizes various evidence-based practices such as: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy, Seeking Safety, Gay Affirmative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. I have worked with a wide variety of patients specializing in those with more chronic and complex issues. I believe that everyone who feels misunderstood, silenced, erased, or marginalized in our society, deserves respect and the resources they need to not just live, but thrive. Regardless of how painful, dark, or hopeless you may feel, there is more for you and it would be an honor to help you discover that.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American, Biracial/Multiracial

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • Ph. D. #PSY32166 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Groups

Communities

  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Trans & Non-Binary

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Faiths

  • Interfaith
  • Christian
  • Buddhist
  • Multi-Faith
  • Islam
  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Jewish

Payment options

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Intake $325
  • Individual Psychotherapy $285
  • Group Therapy $150

Locations

Grow Therapy - Virtual Office
Grow Therapy Office - Telehealth, CA 94404
Simple Practice Telehealth Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Alena Y. N. Gittens accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Alena Y. N. Gittens is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website.
Does Alena Y. N. Gittens offer telehealth appointments? Alena Y. N. Gittens does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Alena Y. N. Gittens specialize in? Alena Y. N. Gittens specializes in the following areas: Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Career Counseling, Communication Issues, Cultural Adjustment, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural Concerns, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Somatoform Disorders, Trauma, Women's Issues, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue.
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