Alejandra Rocha Girelli

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Alejandra Rocha Girelli

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Available both in-person and online

Mauchly Irvine, CA 92618

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Do you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Maybe they show up in your relationships, your reactions, or how you cope with anxiety, anger or overwhelming emotions. Maybe relationship struggles keep resurfacing, or you notice how past experiences are still impacting how you connect, communicate, or protect yourself today. You might find yourself overthinking, shutting down, people pleasing, or reacting more intensely than you’d like. Rather than simply managing symptoms, you’re looking to understand the root of your patterns so you can heal, find your voice, build healthier relationships, and create lasting change.

Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, I'll help you understand the deeper emotions driving your thoughts, reactions, and relationship patterns. As we slow down and work through them, you’ll learn to respond with more clarity and confidence, communicate more effectively and create meaningful, lasting change within yourself and your relationships.

You don’t have to do this alone. I’m passionate about helping women and couples reconnect—with themselves, with each other, and with the life they want to live. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where you can safely explore, heal, and grow. If you’re ready for deeper, lasting change, it would be a privilege to support you on that journey.

Call or Email Alejandra Rocha Girelli now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 541-2788

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mauchly

Irvine, CA 92618 map

(949) 541-2788

Quail St.

Newport Beach, CA 92660 map

My website

I offer therapy in person (near the Irvine Spectrum) as well as online via video. I 'm available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Life Transitions and Self Esteem

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Helping people reconnect—with themselves, with the people they love, and with the life they want to live.

Let's Connect (949) 541-2788

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mauchly

Irvine, CA 92618 map

(949) 541-2788

Quail St.

Newport Beach, CA 92660 map

My website

I offer therapy in person (near the Irvine Spectrum) as well as online via video. I 'm available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Life Transitions and Self Esteem

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Helping people reconnect—with themselves, with the people they love, and with the life they want to live.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Couple Sessions $185
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Cigna EAP
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Humana Medicare
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
Oxford
Providence
UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

Insurance is accepted for individual therapy only. I accept Aetna, Anthem, Carelon, Providence, Oxford, United, Cigna, Blue Cross & Optum. Superbills are available for out-of- network reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions and I'd be happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.

Alejandra Rocha Girelli

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 541-2788

Alejandra Rocha Girelli

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 541-2788

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 162839 Alejandra Girelli

Education and Years In Practice

Attended National University , Counseling Psychology -MFT

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Emotionally Focused Therapy: Attachment Science in Practice Psychwire with Dr. Sue Johnson EFT: Attachment Science in Practice / 2022

I have over 7 years of experience helping struggling adults, teens, couples and families. I am licensed in California and hold an additional certification in Emotionally Focused therapy.

Alejandra Rocha Girelli

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 541-2788

I have over 7 years of experience helping struggling adults, teens, couples and families. I am licensed in California and hold an additional certification in Emotionally Focused therapy.

Alejandra Rocha Girelli

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 541-2788

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Life Transitions
Self Esteem

Expertise

Anger Management
Burnout
Caregivers
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Emotional Regulation
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
Marital and Premarital
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racial Identity
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Women's Issues

I work with people who feel stuck in overwhelming emotions or repeating relationship patterns. Using EFT, we use your emotions as tools to gain understanding and shift the cycles that keep you feeling disconnected or reactive. Clients often experience clearer communication, deeper emotional connection, increased self-awareness, and a stronger sense of confidence and alignment within themselves.

Alejandra Rocha Girelli

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 541-2788

Alejandra Rocha Girelli

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 541-2788

2 Endorsements

Michael Uram

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC

Alejandra's approach is empathic and understanding. She knows the most effective tools to help you work through life's challenges.

Syreeta Green

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Alejandra is a wonderful therapist who takes pride in the treatment and care of her clients. She is trustworthy and professional and believes in each and everyone of her clients. She continues to have a positive impact on the members of our community.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino ,

Mixed Race

I also speak

Spanish ,

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino ,

Mixed Race

I also speak

Spanish ,

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Experiential Therapy
Narrative
Person-Centered

I primarily use EFT. In our first session, we'll talk about what's bringing you in and what you're hoping to change. Then, we'll slow down and explore meaningful emotional experiences that may be shaping your current patterns. Instead of just talking about problems, we'll work with your emotions in real time—helping you see them as tools for creating lasting change and breaking unhelpful cycles.

Alejandra Rocha Girelli

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 541-2788

Alejandra Rocha Girelli

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 541-2788