Madelaine Alejandro, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Madelaine Alejandro

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Madelaine Alejandro

Hi there, I'm Madelaine! I am a licensed therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, balance, and resilience. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and trauma. My goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. My approach I believe therapy should feel like a conversation where you are truly seen and understood. My approach is client-centered, meaning your goals, values, and experiences guide our work together. I draw from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches to help you build practical skills for coping and thriving. At the same time, I recognize that therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. Some clients need structured skill-building, while others need a space for deeper emotional exploration. Together, we’ll tailor our sessions to your unique needs, whether that’s developing coping strategies, improving relationships, working through past trauma, or building confidence and self-compassion. I value creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe to explore difficult thoughts and emotions at your own pace. My approach balances directness and empathy — I’ll be there to support you, but also gently challenge you when needed to help you grow. My focus I specialize in working with adults who are navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Many of my clients are high-achieving individuals who appear to have it all together on the outside but struggle internally with stress, self-doubt, and feelings of overwhelm. Others come to me during periods of change — a career shift, the end of a relationship, becoming a parent — when familiar coping strategies no longer feel effective.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

San Jose State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1336663574

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What practice does Madelaine Alejandro work with?

Madelaine Alejandro works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Madelaine Alejandro?

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