Therapist in Santa Fe Springs, California Alejandra Amezcua Macedo, 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
Alejandra Amezcua Macedo, MSW, LCSW
Specializes In:
Alejandra A Macedo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in the areas of anxiety, depression, relationships, substance abuse, and life transitions. Alejandra treats patients ages 15 and up, using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy, while maintaining a strengths-based and person-centered approach. She has extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and seniors from various walks of life, and is passionate about the transformative process of growth and rehabilitation through meaningful connection, humor, and respect. In her clinical work, Alejandra uses traditional therapeutic techniques, while also providing a space where patients can feel safe. In her free time, Alejandra enjoys being outdoors, listening to live music, and spending time with her family and friends. She received her Master’s in Social Work and Bachelor’s of Art in Child Development from California State University, Los Angeles.
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.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Alcohol use
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Fertility
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
- Video game/internet
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
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- 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
- Spanish
FAQs
Please call us at 562-603-5853 to schedule an appointment with Alejandra Amezcua Macedo.
Alejandra Amezcua Macedo generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 562-603-5853 to find out Alejandra Amezcua Macedo'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 Alejandra Amezcua Macedo:
- 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
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- 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 562-603-5853 to see how we can help.
Alejandra Amezcua Macedo is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Alejandra Amezcua Macedo works at:
Yes, Alejandra Amezcua Macedo does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Alejandra Amezcua Macedo is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Spanish