Location
Offers online therapy
About
***ONLY PRACTICING VIRTUAL CURRENTLY*** If this is your first time in therapy, I know that it can be an uncomfortable situation putting yourself out there, but I just wanted to say, you came to the right place. It is a huge step to be able to advocate yourself and acknowledge the fact that you may need some more support in some areas of your life. If it is not your first time, welcome back! I am looking forward to working with you.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults struggling with issues related to depression, self harm, suicidal ideation, substance use, eating disorders, grief and loss, developmental delays, anxiety, stress, defiance, trauma and family conflict/systems. I am also EMDR trained and can provide virtual EMDR sessions.
My therapeutic approach is empathetic, client centered and strength based. I use CBT, DBT skills, Solution focused therapy, as well as meeting the client where they are at and assessing any other skills that need to be implemented. If you think that I would be a good fit for you, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Call or Email Alex Merlo for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 362-9923
Finances
- Cost per Session: $175+
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
At the moment, I do not accept insurance but can provide you with a superbill.
Email me or call (310) 362-9923 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 7 Years
- License: California / 111718
- School: Antioch University Los Angeles
- Year Graduated: 2016
Endorsements
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC-I
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Location
Offers online therapy
Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Self-Harming
Issues
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Transitions
- Narcissistic Personality
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Mental Health
- Dissociative Disorders
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- LGBTQ+
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Age
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
- Children (6 to 10)
Communities
- Gay Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Queer Allied
- Sex Worker Allied
- Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
Last Modified: 11 Sep 2021
(310) 362-9923