Alexandria "Alex" Tan

Alexandria "Alex" Tan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California (CA LCSW 116447) with 7 years of clinical experience. She provides therapy for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, depression, and compassion fatigue, and she identifies as a female, non-religious, liberal therapist.

Her clinical work has included supporting people facing serious mental illness, trauma, and substance use as well as those dealing with burnout and interpersonal difficulties. Alex has practiced in correctional facilities and community mental health settings, and she has worked with the homeless population, former foster youth, and adults experiencing a range of depression, anxiety, and substance use issues.

Alex supports clients from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and with a variety of personality and mood disorders. Her approach is integrative and adaptable, drawing on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

By blending these approaches she aims to create a collaborative space to explore experiences, build insight, and develop practical strategies to feel better and move forward. She focuses on helping people reconnect with inner resilience, rebuild confidence, and rediscover meaning, while bringing particular awareness to compassion fatigue for those in caregiving or helping roles.

Alex values the therapeutic relationship as a key tool for growth and often references Maya Angelou’s line - ‘People may forget what you said, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel.’ Her goal is for clients to feel seen, supported, and empowered as healing unfolds at their own pace, and she is prepared to walk beside those ready to take a first courageous step toward a more fulfilling life.