Alexandria Bekele

ACSW, CATC VI

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

1 Endorsed

350 Forest Ave, 654, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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When thinking about how to introduce myself, I invariably return to what I personally require when choosing a therapist – genuine commitment, personal sincerity, and clinical expertise. I'm dedicated to the core belief that a good therapist is one who gently guides a client to uncover the emotional stumbling blocks causing anxiety, pain, or inertia so that the person can move forward in life. My therapeutic style exudes compassion, while equally engaging in honest, candid conversations to uncover the personal pain points, challenges, and stressors that bring a client to therapy.

An additional area of expertise is my experience as a litigation paralegal and certified mediator; offering cordial, solution-focused services in high conflict situations, including divorce, business or family disputes and an array of mental health crisis.

Whatever challenging struggle prompted you to look at this page, I look forward to hearing from you with an earnest desire to support you and/or your family. Call me for a complimentary 15-minute consultation – 949-403-7288

Call or Email Alexandria Bekele now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 868-9558

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shrinks Corner, Inc.

350 Forest Ave

654

Laguna Beach, CA 92651 map

(949) 868-9558

Shrinks Corner, Inc.

23120 Alicia Parkway

Ste 101

Mission Viejo, CA 92692 map

I offer virtual and in-person sessions. We recommend the first session be in person, but we will accommodate our client's needs.

I specialize in Certified Alcohol & Drug Treatment Counselor and Psychotherapist

I see individuals, couples and families

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (949) 868-9558

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shrinks Corner, Inc.

350 Forest Ave

654

Laguna Beach, CA 92651 map

(949) 868-9558

Shrinks Corner, Inc.

23120 Alicia Parkway

Ste 101

Mission Viejo, CA 92692 map

I offer virtual and in-person sessions. We recommend the first session be in person, but we will accommodate our client's needs.

I specialize in Certified Alcohol & Drug Treatment Counselor and Psychotherapist

I see individuals, couples and families

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

We make managing mental healthcare expenses easy by accepting your Health Savings Account (HAS) and Family Savings Account (FSA) to cover practice fees. We can provide superbills with reimbursement from your insurance provider; our practice is happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.

Alexandria Bekele

ACSW, CATC VI

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 868-9558

Alexandria Bekele

ACSW, CATC VI

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 868-9558

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 103781 Supervised by Tarron T. Phillips (California / 418550) Alexandria Bekele

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 10 years

Attended UCLA & CSUF, MSW - Clinical Social Work & UCLA Law - Paralegal

Additional Credentials

Membership with Society for Virtual Reality Therapy

Certificate from Certified Alcohol and Drug Treatment Counselor 2111955

Shrinks Corner, Inc. embraces the future of therapy with the use of virtual reality environments to treat a host of mental health disorders and phobias.

Alexandria Bekele

ACSW, CATC VI

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 868-9558

Shrinks Corner, Inc. embraces the future of therapy with the use of virtual reality environments to treat a host of mental health disorders and phobias.

Alexandria Bekele

ACSW, CATC VI

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 868-9558

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Certified Alcohol & Drug Treatment Counselor
Psychotherapist

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Grief
Internet Addiction
Life Transitions
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Relationship Issues
Stress
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans

Shrinks Corner, Inc., is at the forefront of the future of therapy, which includes psychotherapy with a layer of technology known as virtual reality (VR). No population has embraced and responded better to this treatment modality than teenagers. They live in a virtual world. Their friends are interacting in virtual spaces... so why should their therapy interventions be any different?

Alexandria Bekele

ACSW, CATC VI

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 868-9558

Alexandria Bekele

ACSW, CATC VI

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 868-9558

Endorsement

Dr. DeAnna Jordan Crobsy

Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LAADC

Alexandria is an exceptional clinician. I have referred patients who are still with her and have reported quality care. She worked and interned for me, and I have always remarked that she gives more than she takes.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Family / Marital
Interpersonal
Mediation / Dispute Resolution
Motivational Interviewing
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Trauma Focused

Relationships are built on trust, so in your first session, we begin with building trust by exploring what brought you to therapy. For teen clients, the typical answer is: "My parents made me come to therapy". Resistance is common, so at Shrinks Corner, we start with building a therapeutic relationship.

Alexandria Bekele

ACSW, CATC VI

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 868-9558

Alexandria Bekele

ACSW, CATC VI

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 868-9558

Groups

Women's Therapy & Support Group

Hosted by

Alexandria Bekele

Sponsored by Shrinks Corner, Inc. - Join our Womens Group on Tuesday mornings for a morning green tea or coffee and meet inspirational and motivated women willing to share their struggles and how they overcame many of them and how they combat their current challenges. Our group meets in our Zen offices located in Laguna Niguel where you will be surrounded by waterfalls, Koi ponds and aroma therapy and a nice comforting cup of tea or coffee to soothe anxiety or nerves while embracing the feminine power the group. Therapeutic topics covered include: life transitions,

Group Meets

Every Wed

Location

Please call 949-403-7288 for group location and ti

350 Forest Avenue

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Email Alexandria Bekele about this group or call - (949) 868-9558

Location

Primary Location

Shrinks Corner, Inc.

350 Forest Ave

654

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

(949) 868-9558

Email me

Additional Location

Shrinks Corner, Inc.

23120 Alicia Parkway

Ste 101

Mission Viejo, CA 92692

(949) 868-9558

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Orange

Zips

I offer virtual and in-person sessions. We recommend the first session be in person, but we will accommodate our client's needs.

Alexandria Bekele

ACSW, CATC VI

Call for a free consultation now - (949) 868-9558

I offer virtual and in-person sessions. We recommend the first session be in person, but we will accommodate our client's needs.

Alexandria Bekele

ACSW, CATC VI

Call for a free consultation now - (949) 868-9558