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I am excited you've taken your first step to improve your mental health! Please schedule your free initial consult
Dr Alida
I am excited you've taken your first step to improve your mental health! Please schedule your free initial consult
Dr Alida
Dr Alida

I am Dr Alida and I have been changing people's lives with my therapy for over 20 years and I look forward to working with you. I have a Psychology degree, a Master's in Social Work (MSW), and a Doctorate in Behavioral Health (DBH). I am also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW - LIC 26061)

Every person carries a unique life story shaped by their childhood, life history, experiences, relationships, and challenges. These factors influence how you cope, how you view the world, and how you relate to ourselves and others.

I use a holistic and integrative approach that honors the mind–body connection, recognizing how physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being are deeply interconnected. Together, we will look beyond surface symptoms to address the root causes of distress and create lasting change.

Our work will be collaborative and personalized—developing a plan tailored to your needs and goals. My aim is to support you in reducing suffering and unwanted mental health symptoms, strengthening relationships, increasing self-worth, and moving toward a life that feels authentic, meaningful, and aligned with your values.

"Awareness leads to healing." - Dr Alida
"When people believe their negative narratives, they suffer." - Dr Alida
"The template of self esteem, relationships, and the view of the world set up for us in childhood, determine how we perceive ourselves, the types of relationships we have, and our perspective of the world around us." - Dr Alida
"Comparison and envy are the thieves of joy." - Dr Alida
"Life is a collection of positive and negative trigger buttons creating an individual's reaction to the world around them." - Dr Alida
Ivanhoe Avenue, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA
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