Alexus Padilla, MS, APCC (She/Her)
Counselor/Therapist, Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Online in California
(Online Only)
I am dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where you can freely explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I offer fully virtual sessions, accessible from anywhere in California. My focus is on supporting adults and adolescents facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we'll uncover patterns, build resilience, and develop personalized strategies to help you achieve your goals and enhance your overall well-being.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Christian, LGBTQ+, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Christian
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychoeducational
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Approach Description: My therapeutic approach is person-centered and strengths-based, focusing on collaboration with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I am certified in the Gottman Method Level I for couples therapy and Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotionally-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes attachment-based interventions for couples in crisis. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions, helping you uncover patterns, build resilience, and develop strategies to achieve your personal goals and enhance your overall well-being.
Education & Credentials
Alexus Padilla, MS, APCC Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
- Female
- License # 16673
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2022
Education: I hold an MS in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in children and adolescents from Azusa Pacific University and a BS in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University Fullerton.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 150
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Please reach out via text, phone call, or email to understand sliding scale therapy details.
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, CenCal, Cigna and Evernorth, GEHA, Health Net, MHN, MHNet Behavioral Health, Optum, UMR, UnitedHealthcare UHC/UBH, Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP)
Alexus Padilla, MS, APCC Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California
While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Our online counseling services can help adults, college students, families, couples, teens, and children who are experiencing complex emotional and behavioral problems. An added benefit of using an online therapist is the safety and comfort of being in your favorite place where you can be completely open about your struggles.
If you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.