Sheila Alfaro
Sheila Alfaro
clinical director / psychotherapist
Gender
Female
Ethnicity/Nationality
Filipino
Language / Dialect
Ilocano
Tagalog
community
LGBTQIAA+ / Queer Allied
Familiarity with Faith
Catholicism
Focus
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Body Image: Obesity / Underweight / Weight Gain / Insecurity with Body
Burnout
Depression
Immigration Concerns
Acculturation
LGBTQ+
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Expressive Arts Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Positive Psychology
Modality
Elder
Family
Individual
Relationships (Couples & Non-Monogamous)
Group
About
Hi, my name is Sheila. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. A little bit about myself is that I enjoy appreciating quaint towns, ramen, fish tacos, pancit, dark chocolate, and matcha latte. I am an advocate and LGBTQ+ ally. I am a proud to belong in AAPI community.
I implement effective psychotherapy by utilizing humanistic approach, which values authenticity, empathy, individual's potential for growth, collaborative work, and finding meaning/ purpose in their lives. I believe, a collaborative work in making small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results.
I am trained and has certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) since year of 2012 and since then I have had 3 updated trainings in DBT. Examples of evidenced based trainings and experience I utilize: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Mastering Telehealth & Anxiety Treatment in the Age of Social Distancing, Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP) /Adult ADHD, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy Basics.
My clinical therapeutic approach consists of focusing on client strengths, practicing mindfulness and emotional regulation, examining irrational beliefs and behavioral patterns, and utilizing creative activities such as hand-outs, mindfulness practices and arts.
As a clinician, I have worked in variety of clinical roles that has helped me develop various therapeutic techniques that are unique to fit the needs of each client.
Qualifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #69204)
Years in Practice: 22
Location
50 West Lemon Avenue.
Monrovia, CA 91016
Online / remote services available
Pricing
$150 per session
Sliding Scale available
Accepted Insurance
Aetna, Anthem
Cigna
Health Net
Molina Healthcare
Optum / United Healthcare
Out of Network
