Alicia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)
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Let's Connect (615) 434-8197

To me, therapy isn’t about fixing; it’s about understanding, accepting, and growing. My gentle, client-centered approach is non-directive and based on unconditional acceptance. I see my role as a guide to help clients explore past trauma & current struggles, a partner to sit with them in their feelings & experiences, and a mirror to help them see themselves with more clarity & compassion. My clients come from all walks of life and face a wide range of challenges. They’re people seeking long-term healing and greater self-awareness. Together, we navigate their past, present, and future to create sustainable growth and deep healing.
I offer a compassionate space that is inclusive and non-judgmental. My approach is tailored to each client individually and integrates several evidence-based modalities to help clients process trauma, manage emotions, and connect with themselves on a deeper level. I prioritize trauma-informed care and draw from mindfulness, parts work, EMDR, and more.
I sincerely believe that we all have the capacity to heal, grow, and become more in tune with ourselves. It's a privilege to assist others on this journey and I always look forward to working with new clients. Whether you have previous therapy experience or this is your first time, I am pleased to welcome you and am excited to explore how we can collaborate.
Call or Email Alicia Persaud now for a free 15 minute consultation - (615) 434-8197
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health Net
- Magellan
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- Out of Network
Alicia Persaud
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 434-8197
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / 2847 Alicia Persaud
- Attended Pepperdine University, MA in Psychology
- License: California Board of Behavioral Sciences LMFT 157640 / 2025
- Certificate from The Institute for Creative Mindfulness EMDR Training Completion / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Alicia Persaud
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 434-8197
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self Esteem
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Alicia Persaud
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 434-8197
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Alicia Persaud
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 434-8197
Location
Additional Location
Institute of Mindful Therapy
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(615) 434-8197Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Alicia Persaud
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (615) 434-8197