Therapist in San Diego, California Alexandria Smith, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 15-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Alexandria Smith, MSW, LCSW
Alexandria Smith, LCSW offers compassionate and expert care to individuals across California. With her extensive experience in individual and couples therapy, she is committed to helping patients navigate their mental health journeys. Alexandria serves a wide range of age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse needs. Alexandria has a strong background in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. She has a particular passion for working with the military community, including active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.
Her expertise in cognitive processing therapy allows her to effectively help clients process and manage traumatic experiences, providing them with tools to heal and move forward. Additionally, Alexandria specializes in treating anger management, mood-related disorders, and relationship issues. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also incorporates Motivational Interviewing and social skills training to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms and improve their overall well-being. Alexandria’s work extends to addressing sociocultural issues and injustices, recognizing the impact these factors can have on mental health. She is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space for all her clients, including first responders, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those struggling with substance use and abuse. Her holistic approach ensures that every client receives personalized care tailored to their unique circumstances.
In her personal time, Alexandria enjoys being outdoors, hiking, camping, and backpacking. She cherishes moments spent with her family, finding balance and rejuvenation in nature. Her love for the outdoors reflects her commitment to holistic well-being, both for herself and her clients.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Ability status
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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California State University - San Marcos
FAQs
Please call us at 858-737-6075 to schedule an appointment with Alexandria Smith.
Alexandria Smith generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-737-6075 to find out Alexandria Smith's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Alexandria Smith:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-737-6075 to see how we can help.
Alexandria Smith is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Alexandria Smith works at the following locations:
Yes, Alexandria Smith does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Alexandria Smith is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: