01 · Who Alejandra works with

Alejandra works with stress, Anxiety, addictions and trauma and abuse

Alejandra lists 5 specialisms and 20 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Alejandra chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Alejandra's own words

What Alejandra says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I understand how communication difficulties, isolation, workplace stress, relationship challenges, and identity struggles can deeply impact daily life and overall well-being.

My work is grounded in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story. I am especially passionate about working with individuals from multicultural backgrounds, immigrant communities, and diverse life experiences. I strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel safe exploring their emotions, strengthening resilience, and reconnecting with their inner strength.

Using evidence-based approaches, I partner with clients to address concerns such as panic attacks, relationship dynamics, substance use, chronic pain, and personal growth. Together, we focus not only on symptom relief, but on deeper healing - exploring how early life experiences, unmet emotional needs, and inner child wounds may be shaping present-day patterns.

I believe therapy is a space for transformation. My goal is to help you reconnect with your life purpose, cultivate self-compassion, and create meaningful change that aligns with who you truly are. Healing is not just about reducing pain - it is about rediscovering clarity, strength, and a deeper sense of direction in your life.

Alejandra Mercado, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Alejandra works

The 3 approaches Alejandra lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Alejandra lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Alejandra's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Alejandra runs a session.

Acceptance and Commitment TherapyACT

Rather than trying to argue a painful thought away, ACT works on loosening its grip and getting on with what matters to you anyway. Sessions spend real time naming your values, then building action around them while difficult feelings are still present.

Client-Centred TherapyPerson-centred · Rogerian

The therapist does not steer toward a technique or a diagnosis. They offer sustained, non-judgemental attention and reflect back what they hear, on the premise that people find their own direction when they are genuinely listened to. Often what people mean by “someone who just gets it”.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Alejandra practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Alejandra's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Alejandra at this point.

2. Naming Alejandra specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Alejandra is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Alejandra.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

4 questions worth asking Alejandra

Built from what Alejandra actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Alejandra's - Alejandra has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”

  Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

• “You offer sessions in English and Spanish. Does the work change depending on which we use?”

  People often reach different material in a first language than in a second. Worth naming before you choose.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LCSW

Licensed in

Texas

Licence

TX LCSW 63182

Licence number

63182

Licence expires

30 Apr 2028

NPI

1437741360

Years in practice

10

Gender

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

International clients

Accepted

Listed since

12 Jun 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Alejandra's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Alejandra. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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