COUNSELING AND EMDR THERAPY
Alejandra (Alex) Cervantes
Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
Alex provides an empathetic, practical approach to helping clients find stability, compassion and balance. As a clinically skilled therapist she provides therapy to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and navigating life's most challenging situations, transitions and complex family dynamics—while also creating an affirming, supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Her background includes hospital intake, community and correctional facility mental health. Alex has the experience to meet you exactly where you are, without judgment, and helps you build a path forward that actually makes sense for your life.
Approach
Her time in hospital intake, community mental health, and even correctional facilities taught her that people are far more than their hardest days. She brings that wisdom into every session, offering a grounded, nonjudgmental presence where you can be honest about your fears, emotions and past trauma—and what you hope for in future.
Who She Works With
Alex welcomes adults, teens, and families. She is especially passionate about supporting those who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or relational conflict—and those who have felt misunderstood or marginalized in other therapeutic settings.
Specialties
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Anxiety & Depression – Learn to quiet self‑criticism, manage worry, and rediscover motivation.
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Trauma & PTSD – Process painful experiences at your own pace in a safe, supportive environment.
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Life Transitions – Navigate relationships, career changes, relocation, or loss with clarity and support.
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Complex Family Dynamics – Untangle communication breakdowns, set healthy boundaries, and heal old patterns.
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LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care – A supportive space where your identity is celebrated, not just tolerated
Experience & Background
Alex brings a depth of experience across diverse mental health settings:
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Destiny Springs Hospital – Intake Social Worker (assessments, risk evaluation, crisis care)
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Southwest Network – Intake Specialist (diagnosis, CFTs)
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Spectrum Healthcare – Counselor (individual & family therapy, goal planning)
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Arizona's Children Association – Counselor (intake, therapy for children & families)
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Hopess – Counselor (group & individual therapy, treatment planning)
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Maricopa County Correctional Health Services – Management Assistant & Executive Assistant (research, policy analysis, administrative leadership)
This broad background means Alex has worked with people from all walks of life—from children and families in crisis to adults navigating the justice system. She understands that mental health doesn't exist in a vacuum; it's shaped by your environment, relationships, and life circumstances.
Education & Credentials
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Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
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Bachelor's Degree in Psychology – University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Associate's Degree in Psychology – College of Southern Nevada, Henderson, NV
Alex is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) under board‑approved supervision and follows all ethical guidelines of her licensing board.
