Alejandro Holguin - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

13 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Alejandro Holguin

As a licensed therapist in California, I help individuals navigate life’s emotional challenges with compassion and clarity. My work focuses on supporting those experiencing stress, anxiety, and difficulties in relationships or personal growth. Together, we’ll explore the thoughts and emotions that may be holding you back and build practical strategies to help you move forward with confidence.

I have extensive experience working with mood disorders, attachment concerns, panic attacks, and struggles related to self-worth, guilt, and shame. I also provide specialized support for fathers navigating the complexities of parenting, identity, and connection.

My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies and a deep respect for each client’s unique story. I strive to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to create lasting change. Therapy with me is collaborative, culturally responsive, and centered on helping you strengthen your relationship with yourself and others.

If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing and emotional balance, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

Licenses

LCSW

82320

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Systemic Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Alejandro is an incredible therapist. He is personal, professional, and has so much knowledge to offer. His compassionate approach to therapy helped me with forming a positive mindset around myself and my environment, without ever punishing myself for my human emotions when they come up. He has offered many tools that have helped me along my journey in therapy. I will always be appreciative of all the help Alejandro has given me.”

“Alejandro is an amazing therapist. Very kind and has helped me grow as a person.”

“We’re very fresh so far but I feel like I’ve met a good match. He listens, spurs conversation, and easy to talk with. Most importantly, I can tell he genuinely is interested in learning about me and helping me learn myself. 🤙”

“Truly focuses on what matters, and is a pleasure to speak with!”

“Great man that truly wants to help with life’s challenges. 10/10 would recommend for any man that needs someone to tell it like it s”

“Mr Holguin shows he's well-informed and patient. I especially appreciate his judgement regarding the relationship issues I've brought up.”

“He is extremely knowledgeable on the struggles I’ve gone through and very very helpful with the situation I’m in helping me succeed on day at a time”

“Alejandro is my first male therapist, and as a woman, I want to express how refreshing it has been to get a perspective that is so rooted in reflectivity, trauma-informed, compassionate, and patient.”

“He is wonderful and so easy to talk to”

“Working with Alejandro has been so helpful with the tools he has been teaching me in handling difficult situations. I appreciate his approach as it is not to change the external pressures but to be able to understand that it is external and use the tools to be at peace internally.”

“Great therapist”

“Extremely helpful thus far.”

“So sorry I pressed the wrong button for the first question and was unable to change the answer. I strongly agree for ALL. Alejandro is an amazing therapist”

“He is helping me cope with all my problems.”

“Alejandro is a great therapist. Better help is lucky to have him as a therapist.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.