Alejandra Contreras, LMHC, FL | Psychotherapist

About Alejandra Contreras

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Coaching

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Christian Counseling

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Alejandra Contreras

Much of my work centers on attachment trauma, inner child healing, faith based approached (if and when client desires it) and the reorganization of long-standing emotional narratives that can keep people feeling stuck or disconnected. I help adults understand and transform the patterns that shape their emotions, relationships, and sense of self. I also specialize in spiritual integration, supporting individuals who are processing profound experiences following retreats, ceremonies, or periods of awakening and helping them translate those insights into grounded, sustainable change in everyday life.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Clients often describe my style as warm, present, and thoughtfully direct. Together we'll create a space where you'll explore challenging emotions while gaining clarity about the patterns influencing your behaviors, thoughts, and the relationship with yourself and others. Our work includes understanding attachment dynamics, regulating the nervous system, increasing physical tolerence for the instensity of emotions without collapsing and processing early experiences that continue to shape present reactions. We will also focus on unlearning and consciously learning our default modes of operating in the world. The goal is not only insight, but real shifts in emotional regulation, self-trust, and personal agency.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

We begin by getting to know each other so we can enter the therapeutic relationship confident we are a good match. We'll then move to navigating current challenges, personal history, and patterns. We'll identify clear goals and interventions to support emotional regulation, healthier thinking patterns and desired outcomes. Sessions often combine cognitive work, attachment exploration, somatic awareness, mindfulness and inner child repair. For clients integrating transformational or retreat experiences, we will also focus on spiritual integration, helping insights become stable and grounded changes in daily life.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Sila Psychotherapy

Education and training

Barry University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1427831882

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Alejandra Contreras?

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Is Alejandra Contreras accepting new patients?

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What practice does Alejandra Contreras work with?

Alejandra Contreras works with Sila Psychotherapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Alejandra Contreras?

Alejandra Contreras frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Alejandra Contreras on their profile.