What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“He takes his time, he listens, he has constructive feedback, does not condescend or ignore his patients but fully gives his attention and demonstrates he relates and cares w/out dominating or forcing you out the door and hury up to the next patient. He's giving of his time and is the first psychologist in CA that I've had a truly nice working relationships with.”
More than 1 year ago
About Nikola Alenkin
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Low Self Esteem
Anxiety
Men's Mental Health Issues
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Humanistic
Identity
Gender
MaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Nikola Alenkin
Hello all, and I am so glad you've sought out a therapist to help address your concerns. A little bit about myself: I'm a first-generation college graduate, holding a Master's in Social Work from Loma Linda University. I am multi-ethnic and multi-lingual and have been in the field of social work for over 25 years. My clinical experience includes administration and management of programs in both the public and private sectors, as well as delivering direct clinical services to those most in need. I'm also a researcher and public speaker in the areas of stress and coping, unhoused population service delivery, and work with specialized populations such as transgender individuals, the chronically mentally ill, and formerly incarcerated people. My clinical style utilizes a humanistic approach with an emphasis on the recovery model and trauma-informed care. I've completed trainings in various modalities including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement. I work to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and the day-to-day management of life's stressors. I look forward to working with you collaboratively to address your concerns and move you to the next level of your life!
What should a new client know about working with you?
I myself am involved in therapy, so I have "both sides of the chair", this perspective allows me to be compassionate and empathetic to your needs. Each session will begin with a grounding exercise and end with a grounding exercise, this often helps my clients transition into and out of the session. Each session will be a review of the past session and review of any goals that we have worked on collaboratively. Therapy should be a joint effort and I want to ensure that you feel heard and validated. My many years of experience in the field has taught me to be gracious with the process of helping others move forward in their life. It is my honor to be part of this journey with you.
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More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Loma Linda University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1982714382
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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Practical, direct, authentic, solutions-oriented, and humorous therapist.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
He takes his time, he listens, he has constructive feedback, does not condescend or ignore his patients but fully gives his attention and demonstrates he relates and cares w/out dominating or forcing you out the door and hury up to the next patient. He's giving of his time and is the first psychologist in CA that I've had a truly nice working relationships with.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Nikola Alenkin work with?
Nikola Alenkin works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Nikola Alenkin?
Nikola Alenkin frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Nikola Alenkin on their profile.
What languages does Nikola Alenkin speak?
Nikola Alenkin speaks English.