01 · Who Alejandrina works with

Alejandrina works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and trauma and abuse

Alejandrina lists 5 specialisms and 7 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Alejandrina chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Alejandrina's own words

What Alejandrina says about the work

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

## About Me

I am an experienced psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, deepen their self-understanding, and discover new possibilities for emotional well-being and personal growth.

Throughout my career, I have helped individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and the lasting effects of trauma and abuse. Painful experiences from the past can profoundly shape how we see ourselves and relate to others. My work goes beyond relieving emotional distress to helping individuals strengthen their self-esteem, cultivate self-compassion, and rediscover a sense of purpose in life.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, self-awareness, and respect for each person's unique experiences. Together, we explore patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating that may contribute to emotional suffering, loneliness, guilt, or relationship difficulties. Through deeper self-understanding, we work toward greater emotional well-being and more authentic, fulfilling relationships.

I believe that meaningful and lasting change grows from a therapeutic relationship built on trust and genuine understanding. My goal is to create a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood.

Psychotherapy is about more than relieving symptoms. It is an opportunity to understand yourself more deeply, grow as a person, and create a life that feels more authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with what matters most to you.

I offer psychotherapy in English and Spanish, with cultural sensitivity and respect for the ways our backgrounds, identities, and life experiences shape who we are.

It is a privilege to accompany you on your journey toward emotional well-being, self-discovery, and personal growth.

Alejandrina Estrada, on the BetterHelp listing · read 7 Nov 2026

03 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Alejandrina 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 Alejandrina'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 Alejandrina at this point.

2. Naming Alejandrina specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Alejandrina 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 Alejandrina.

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.

04 · Before you commit

4 questions worth asking Alejandrina

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

• “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.

• “With 30 years in, what has changed most in how you work?”

  Long experience is only an advantage if it has been examined. This tends to surface whether it has.

• “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.

05 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LMFT

Licensed in

California

Licence

CA LMFT 22876

Licence number

22876

Licence expires

30 Jun 2028

NPI

1548470735

Years in practice

30

Gender

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

7 Nov 2026

06 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Alejandrina'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 7 Nov 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 Alejandrina. 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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