Alexandra Cabrera Gerena, LMHC
Compassionate counselor for anger and stress management
Explore online therapy optionsHow Alexandra works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Alexandra
Alexandra Cabrera Gerena is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, anger, and life transitions. She aims to respond with respect and sensitivity while tailoring conversations to each person's situation.
Her approach starts with listening to what matters most to the individual. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage strong feelings and unwanted behaviors.
Background and approach
She draws on techniques that teach new ways of thinking and coping so people can handle everyday challenges more easily. Alexandra uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thought patterns. She pairs that with mindfulness and acceptance strategies to reduce reactivity and build calmer responses.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone is trying to change habits related to substances or behaviors. Clients can expect a collaborative tone where goals are set together. The plan is adapted as progress unfolds, and homework or short exercises may be suggested between meetings.
Conversations are offered in English and Spanish. Her work also addresses relationship and family stress, sleep problems, grief, and identity or purpose questions. Alexandra supports people navigating transitions like divorce, caregiving strain, postpartum mood shifts, military-related concerns, and multicultural stressors.
She focuses on practical coping skills that can be used outside the therapy hour. To begin, a simple matching process connects people to her practice and schedules sessions that fit timing needs. Alexandra emphasizes small, steady steps toward clearer thinking and more manageable emotions.
What Alexandra works with
Everything Alexandra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Alexandra's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Alexandra lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit online work
Alexandra commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is hands-on and often includes simple exercises to practice between sessions, which can be reviewed during online meetings.She also brings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and learning to accept difficult feelings while taking meaningful action. That approach can help with anger, anxiety, and coping during life transitions. Client-centered techniques form the backbone of her sessions by emphasizing listening and tailoring the session to the person’s needs.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and make adjustments based on what helps. Clients are invited to share feedback so the plan stays relevant and workable.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill demonstrations and paced conversations. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Chat and messaging support shorter check-ins, quick skill refreshers, or more frequent contact between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Alexandra
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, sleep issues, grief, and life changes. Other focuses include relationship and family stress, postpartum mood concerns, and military-related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps set goals and suggests short exercises to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience providing mental health counseling in clinical settings. That work has included support for mood, addiction, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential LMHC which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for connecting.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.