Alec Bustos, LCSW, NV | Psychotherapist

About Alec Bustos

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Bipolar Disorder

Mood Disorders

Psychological Trauma

Childhood Trauma

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Brainspotting

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

American Sign Language, English

Getting to know Alec Bustos

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth services across Nevada. I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and families, especially those navigating trauma, emotional dysregulation, neurodivergence, adoption/foster care, and identity exploration. I also support men’s issues and provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals. I’d be honored to support you on your journey with a caring presence, genuine connection, and evidence-based tools to help you grow and heal. My approach I provide relational, attachment-focused therapy that is trauma-informed and tailored to each client. I integrate modalities like EMDR, Brainspotting, Play Therapy, TF-CBT, and parts work to support healing and resilience. My work is grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and the belief that everyone deserves a safe space to explore their inner world and relationships. My focus I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, emotional regulation issues, ADHD, and complex family dynamics. I specialize in supporting foster and adoptive families, neurodivergent clients, men’s issues, and LGBTQ+ individuals exploring identity, family stress, or recovery from systemic or relational harm. My communication style Clients describe me as warm, attuned, and honest. I bring a steady, calm presence into the therapy space, offering empathy while gently guiding you toward new insights and change. I check in often to ensure you feel heard, supported, and safe. My journey to mental healthcare My journey started while working closely with foster youth and special needs students. I originally trained as a special education teacher, but I found my deeper calling in helping people heal emotionally, not just academically. Now, as a therapist, I integrate my experience in education and social work to create a supportive, inclusive, and transformative space for healing.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Nevada

Education and training

University of Nevada, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1780398156

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What practice does Alec Bustos work with?

Alec Bustos works with Rula Health - Nevada.

What are common reasons for patients to see Alec Bustos?

Alec Bustos frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alec Bustos on their profile.