- 18 years experience
- California licensed LMFT
- English and Swedish
About Alexandra
Alexandra De Castro Basto is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California. She brings 18 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, or mood swings. She meets clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she focuses on practical, manageable steps people can try between sessions.
She works with concerns related to family strain, communication problems, and codependency, along with struggles tied to bipolar disorder and substance issues. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs, and treatment plans are adjusted as progress is made. Sessions aim to build clearer boundaries, improve self-love, and reduce isolation.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps identify small changes that can make daily life easier. Therapy may include talking through patterns, practicing new ways to communicate, and setting goals that feel realistic.
Over nearly two decades she has supported people through divorce and separation, family of origin issues, and the guilt and shame that sometimes follow major life changes. Her experience also includes work with mood disorders and addiction-related concerns.
If someone prefers to speak in another language, sessions can be offered in Swedish as well as English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches and online work fit together
Alexandra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that center on clear communication and practical change. One common thread is working on patterns that keep people stuck - identifying repeated reactions, learning new ways to set boundaries, and practicing healthier habits. This helps when codependent behaviors or communication problems make daily life harder.She also focuses on mood regulation strategies that address anxiety, depression, and bipolar symptoms. These approaches break larger problems into smaller steps, such as tracking mood shifts, building predictable routines, and trying brief behavioral experiments between sessions to test what helps.
Finding the right mix of methods is a shared process. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals, and preferences and together you will decide which techniques to try first. Adjustments are made over time based on what works and what feels manageable for you.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can help you find a rhythm that fits your everyday life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Swedish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. She also helps with family conflict, codependency, communication problems, and substance-related concerns.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. The therapist listens, helps name unhelpful patterns, and works with clients to try small, realistic changes.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Swedish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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