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Alex Recepcion, Therapist

Alex Recepcion, MSC, LMFT, Therapist in Chula Vista, California

Specialties:
ADHD Anxiety Depression/feeling down General relationship issues Marital stress or divorce Panic attacks Premarital counseling Self-esteem +16
Ages Served
18-74
Does Not Manage Medication
Provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance
Yes - View plans

About Alex Recepcion

Alex Recepcion is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He earned his Associate Degree at the New Mexico Military Institute, Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of California, Riverside, and Master of Science degree at the University of Phoenix.

Alex worked for one of the largest youth service organizations in the county. He also worked extensively with adults who struggle with substance addictions and co-occurring challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.

Alex uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based practice that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns that affect mood and behavior. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) which helps with mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • General relationship issues
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Premarital counseling
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
  • Career & work issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Drug/substance use
  • Family conflict
  • Grief & loss
  • Men's health/issues
  • Mental health support for chronic pain
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
  • Career & work issues
  • Drug/substance use
  • Family conflict
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Mental health support for chronic pain
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Premarital counseling
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Trauma & PTSD

Therapy Types

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
  • ERP Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Social Skills Training

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Phoenix

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Alex Recepcion, Therapist in Chula Vista, California

Alex Recepcion

Therapist in Chula Vista, California

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