Alexander Iribar M.S.

Alexander Iribar is a Licensure Candidate in the field of Mental Health Counseling with experience providing counseling services within both individual and group settings. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from those facing common challenges such as anxiety, depression, and life stressors, to individuals grappling with more complex diagnoses like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and developmental impairments. His specialization lies in offering therapeutic support to individuals across the entire lifespan ranging from children and adolescents to older adults.

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Approach to Counseling

Alexander’s counseling approach is rooted in warmth, compassion, and patience with a firm belief in the power of building a strong therapeutic alliance with his clients. Recognizing and valuing the distinctiveness of each individual, Alexander understands that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. His approach involves the integration of a diverse range of therapeutic orientations and interventions to better understand and support his clients.

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Existential Therapy

These well-established approaches lay the groundwork for a profound journey of self-discovery and personal growth. They provide clients with the tools and insights necessary to unveil the hidden scripts that often govern their thoughts and actions beneath the surface. Clients are empowered to recognize how these negative thought patterns contribute to their feelings of distress and their subsequent actions. Armed with this awareness, they can begin the journey towards breaking free from these self-limiting beliefs. It's a journey of empowerment, self-compassion, and the realization of one's full potential.

Working with Children and Families

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Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from those facing common challenges such as anxiety, depression, and life stressors, to individuals grappling with more complex diagnoses like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and developmental impairments. His specialization lies in offering therapeutic support to individuals across the entire lifespan ranging from children and adolescents to older adults. For children, Alexander creates a nurturing environment where they feel safe to explore their emotions and express themselves authentically. Through play therapy, art therapy, and other age-appropriate interventions, he helps children to understand and cope with their feelings and challenges. He collaborates closely with parents and guardians, recognizing them as essential partners in the therapeutic process. Parent meetings aim to be psychoeducational in nature, with a primary emphasis on enhancing parenting abilities, empowering parents, and facilitating the seamless application of these skills within the home environment.

Working with Adolescents

Navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence can be a complex journey. Each adolescent is a unique explorer on their path to self-discovery. As adolescents stand at the crossroads of life, they grapple with pivotal social and career choices that hold the keys to shaping their destinies. From the determined push for independence, the complexities of love, or even confronting bullying and peer pressure. Alexander recognizes that this stage of life is marked by transitions, identity formation, and emotional turbulence. To address these, he employs age-appropriate therapeutic techniques and interventions that encourage self-reflection and personal growth. Together, we work on building self-esteem, developing effective communication skills, and promoting healthy coping strategies for all the challenges that life has to offer.

Working with Adults

In his work with adults, Alexander employs an integrative approach that harmonizes principles from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Existential Therapy. This holistic framework allows clients to explore and address a wide spectrum of concerns. Alexander collaboratively identifies and challenges unhelpful thought patterns while encouraging clients to set achievable goals, fostering a Solution-Focused mindset. Mindfulness practices are incorporated to promote emotional regulation and self-compassion, enhancing present-moment awareness. Existential exploration encourages individuals to grapple with life's profound questions, fostering authenticity and purpose. This comprehensive approach empowers adults to gain insight, develop coping skills, set meaningful goals, and discover a deeper sense of fulfillment and meaning in their lives.

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