Samyra Alexander, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Samyra Alexander

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Relationship Struggles

Depression

Mood Disorders

Work-Related Counseling

Emotional Disturbance

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Integrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Samyra Alexander

Hi there, I'm Samyra (Sah-my-rah)! My goal is to help clients identify what's missing in their lives and assist them in filling that void. My approach to therapy is integrative. I use cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to help clients accomplish their therapeutic goals. My specialty includes anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and supporting adult survivors of child abuse. My communication style is both caring and direct. I ask lots of questions to help both myself and the client understand why they think and feel the way they do. I'm determined to get to the root of the problem, and that’s only possible by asking tough questions. I became a therapist because, during my childhood, my grandmother suffered from mental illness and spent time in a psychiatric ward. Family members labeled her as "crazy," but I wanted to understand her condition better. How could the woman I loved be "crazy?" This experience drives me to make therapy less taboo. I earned my PsyD from the Chicago School, which equipped me with the knowledge and skills to support my clients effectively. My approach to goal setting is collaborative—I assist clients in creating their own goals. Our first session is an initial assessment where I ask about what brings you to therapy, your hopes for treatment, and background information such as family history and past therapeutic services.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

Chicago School (PsyD)

NPI number

1356510101

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Samyra Alexander?

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Is Samyra Alexander accepting new patients?

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Does Samyra Alexander accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Samyra Alexander online?

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What practice does Samyra Alexander work with?

Samyra Alexander works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Samyra Alexander?

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