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Understanding, Clarity, Strength

You don’t have to stay stuck in old patterns of self-doubt or the lasting impact of difficult relationships. Therapy offers a path to rediscover the strengths and possibilities within you—parts that may have been buried under fear, guilt, or the weight of others’ expectations.

I specialize in working with adults who had difficult childhoods shaped by instability, emotional neglect, or mental illness in the family. These early experiences can lead to anxiety, low self-worth, people-pleasing, and feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns.

As an experiential and trauma-informed therapist licensed in California and New York, I provide virtual therapy to help you break free from old cycles, process the impact of your past, and reconnect with your inner strength and clarity. Together, we’ll build self-trust and create a life that feels authentic, empowered, and deeply fulfilling

Fees and Insurance

I work on a sliding scale and my full fee is $250 per session.

I currently accept the following insurance plans: Carelon Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Aetna. Oscar (Optum - New York residents only).

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Specialties

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Adults Who Experienced Difficult Childhoods

Therapy focuses on healing the lasting effects of a traumatic, unstable, or invalidating upbringing. It provides a space to process childhood experiences, set healthy boundaries, and develop a stronger sense of self beyond past family dynamics.

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Survivors of Relationships with Narcissistic Partners

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Therapy for survivors of relationships with narcissistic partners focuses on healing from manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional abuse. It helps rebuild self-trust, set healthy boundaries, and regain a sense of autonomy and self-worth.

Identity-Affirming & Justice-Oriented Therapy

Identity-affirming and justice-oriented therapy provides a supportive space where all aspects of your identity are recognized and valued. Grounded in social justice, this approach acknowledges systemic influences on mental health and empowers clients to heal, grow, and navigate the world authentically.

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Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Expansive Clients

Counseling for transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive clients offers a supportive and affirming space to explore identity, navigate life challenges, and foster well-being. This therapy centers your lived experience, providing validation, guidance, and empowerment. Letters of Support for gender-affirming surgery, following WPATH standards, are available for ongoing therapy clients.

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Counseling for Fathers

As a father of two, I understand firsthand the unique challenges and pressures that come with fatherhood. I specialize in providing therapy for fathers who are navigating the complexities of parenting, work-life balance, identity shifts, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re a new dad, co-parenting, or facing stress, self-doubt, or relationship changes, I offer a supportive space to explore your experience and strengthen your connection with yourself and your family.

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Therapy for Therapists

Therapy for therapists offers a supportive space to navigate the emotional demands of clinical work, process burnout, and foster personal growth. This work honors the unique challenges of the helping profession, providing validation, renewal, and a place for ongoing self-exploration. As a therapist, you deserve the same care and insight you offer to others—I have helped fellow clinicians find that space, and I would be honored to work with you as well.

Contact Me

Interested in working together? Just share a few details, and I’ll be in touch within one business day to schedule a free 20-minute consultation. I’m excited to work with you.

Alex.lapinski@protonmail.com

(415) 475-8054