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Alina P. Halonen, LPCC

Welcome! I'm Alina Halonen

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELOR

As someone with a history of complex trauma and addiction, I have an "expert" understanding of how scary and difficult the healing journey can be, what is required, and how important it is that we go at your pace.

As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand that trauma affects us holistically and must be treated through an integrative approach beyond talk-centered therapy. Recovery from trauma is the ability to live in the present without being overwhelmed by the thoughts and feelings of the past. I use strength and empowerment-focused perspectives to promote resilience while reducing re-traumatization risk.

 

I provide alternative approaches to the 12-step model of recovery, as I do not believe that we are powerless over our addiction. I believe that no two people are alike and that everyone has their own unique experiences. My treatment plans are custom-tailored, consisting of various behavioral techniques from a wide range of treatment modalities that specifically suit each person’s needs and goals.

 

My personal style is warm, reflective, and genuine. I welcome and value collaboration, input, and specific needs during the therapeutic process.

I am an educator at heart and love to combine the art of therapy with education about mental health and the mind-body connection.

 

I believe it is important to lead by example, therefore I embrace my own vulnerability and utilize my lived experience when beneficial. I primarily use Behavioural therapies (CBT, DBT, REBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-oriented therapies, somatic work (SE), trauma-informed practice, and person-centered through a psychodynamic framework.  

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THE JOURNEY TO YOUR BEST SELF STARTS WITH YOU

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATES

  • Licensed to provide mental health services and psychotherapy in California (LPCC 12680)

  • Department of Mental Health - Seeking Safety (2020)

  • International Association of Trauma Professionals (2019)

CLINICAL FOCUS & APPROACHES

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)

  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

  • Emotionally Focused

  • Integrative

  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Narrative

  • Person-Centered

  • Psychodynamic

  • Somatic

  • Strength-Based

  • Trauma Focused

  • Person-Centered

  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy

  • Outdoor Walk Therapy

EDUCATION

  • Masters, Mental Health Counseling, Chi Sigma Lota, Capella University (2019)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Counseling Association (ACA)

  • California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Association (CALPCC)

  • California Licensed Professional Marriage and Family Therapy Association (CAMFT)

Social Justice Advocate
Erickson International Coaching Academy
Social Inclusion
Certified nClinical Trauma Professional
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