Alejandra Heredia

Compassionate and culturally responsive therapist with a year of clinical experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. Experienced working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, trauma, grief, relational concerns, and life transitions within community mental health settings. Trained in evidence-based and systemic approaches including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy, and Intergenerational Family Therapy.

Dedicated to creating affirming therapeutic spaces that foster resilience, growth, and meaningful change.

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Urban Restoration Counseling Center (URCC) (2024-09 – 2025-08)

• Provided individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy under supervision.
• Delivered culturally responsive treatment to children, adolescents, adults and same-sex couples presenting with concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, family conflict and life transitions.
• Utilized evidence-based interventions including SFBT, CBT, IFS, EFT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Intergenerational Family Therapy.
• Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans and completed progress notes and clinical documents in accordance with HIPAA and agency standards.
• Collaborated with teams and participated in case consultation, staff meetings and outreach events.
• Maintained ethical standards, professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Group Therapy Co-Facilitator at The LGBTQ Center San Diego

• Co-facilitated therapeutic support groups serving LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Fostered an affirming and inclusive environment promoting connection, identity exploration, and emotional support.
• Assisted in activity planning, facilitation of discussion and implementation of therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborated with supervising clinician to ensure ethical and effective group treatment practices.

Preschool Teacher at Kid's Care Club (Present)

• Managing daily classroom operations while maintaining compliance with California licensing regulations.
• Developing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculums that support children's social-emotional and cognitive growth.
• Building collaborative relationships with families and other caregivers to support children's developmental needs.

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology – California Baptist University (2026-05)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Sciences – California State University San Marcos (2021-05)

High School Diploma – Columbia High School (2014-07)