Alejandro Cordova, MA LMHCA
“...health and brilliance are a core part of the essential human condition...”
Hello, my name is Alejandro. I started in the healing arts in one form or another 40 years ago. Presently, and presumably for the rest of my life, I am dedicated to psychotherapy.
Healing and growth can take place when we can truly be present with the challenges in our lives. To heal and move beyond our suffering we must undertake an honest process of self-examination. Baby steps may be required. Everyone has the key to their own healing somewhere within, for within all of us there is a knowing and a creativity that has the answers to our struggles. It is my job to be a compassionate safe support assisting you in finding the answers to your troubles and joining you on the journey to find the solutions that are within you. That journey starts with being seen, understood, and appreciated.
Education & Training
I received my Bachelor’s Degree In Alternative Health Studies from San Francisco State University in 1984 and then went on to study Chinese Medicine and was Nationally Certified as an Acupuncturist in 1988. I practiced as an Acupuncturist in Costa Rica for a number of years. I graduated from Naropa University in 2014 with a Master’s Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology. I am now heartily being called back to the healing arts after a hiatus of 10 years to pursue Licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Some therapeutic modalities that I use are Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, Transpersonal Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Informed Therapy.
I have experience working with Psychedelic Medicines. I used to sponsor groups to do all-night peyote ceremonies with the Native American Church and I worked with an organization in Colorado called Medicinal Mindfulness as a sitter for psychedelic journeys.
Long ago in the late 70’s I was a yoga teacher in Denmark.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (MC61366284).
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
Treatment & Philosophical Approach
I do individual counseling for adults. Compassion and unconditional acceptance are central to my approach. I understand how challenging it is to live in this confusing, alienating, and troubled society. It is so important to find support, and caring, and to be recognized and valued. It is my experience and, consequently, my belief that the challenges of life are an impetus for growth and healing. We can find strength, clarity, and resolve by facing our inner turmoil with caring and support. We can move in the world with meaning and purpose when we reach into our depths where there is intrinsic health and brilliance and answers. I believe that health and brilliance are a core part of the essential human condition that lies beneath the layers of defenses we have built.
Provides
Licensed Counseling
Works with
Individuals
Ages 18+
Insurances
Abuse Issues
Addictions
Adjustment Issues
Aging
Anger & Aggression
Anxiety Issues
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Behavioral Issues
Body Image Issues
Codependency Issues
Communication Issues
Death & Dying
Depression
Employment Issues
Gaining Emotional Skills
Grief and Loss
Isolation & Loneliness
Life Transitions
Finding Meaning
Mind Body Awareness
Mood Disorders
Nutrition
Parenting Issues
Relationship Issues
Self-care
Self-confidence Issues
Self Harm
Self-hatred & Shame
Stress Issues
Trauma
Cash/Self Pay
Regence BCBS
Molina Apple
Aetna
Cigna
Kaiser PPO
Kaiser HMO Core
Premera BCBS
United (no Medicaid)
