Maria Alejandra Rakowitz, LCSW, TX

About Maria Alejandra Rakowitz

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Adoption Counseling

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Alcoholism

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Coaching

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Maria Alejandra Rakowitz

My name is Alex Rakowitz, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LMSW) with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. I received my master's degree in social work from the University of Texas at San Antonio. My practice focuses on individuals, couples, and adults/elderly seeking support. I enjoy helping people manage the emotional challenges of trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adult ADHD, work-related stress, self-esteem concerns, chronic illness, and adjustment to change. I have worked with individuals and families for more than 15 years, with 7 of those years specifically in mental health settings (outpatient/inpatient). I am an empathetic clinician who believes in change through a therapeutic alliance between therapist and client. My approach Strength-Based: I love helping clients discover and reaffirm the best in themselves to see their own value and act upon it. This helps them capitalize on their strengths rather than focusing on negative characteristics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This approach helps change thought patterns that lead to anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): I have helped clients develop skills related to accepting past or harmful events by analyzing their behavior and accepting their feelings to move forward in life. Eclectic: I believe no single approach works for everyone, so I personalize treatment based on each individual's needs. My focus I have been working with individuals, couples, and families for the last 15 years, with the past 7 specifically in mental health settings. Having worked with young and older adults for many years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Hoarding Disorder

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Hoarding Disorder

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Austin/San Antonio

Education and training

University of Texas at San Antonio, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1841046463

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What practice does Maria Alejandra Rakowitz work with?

Maria Alejandra Rakowitz works with Rula Health - Austin/San Antonio.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Alejandra Rakowitz?

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