Background and Experience
Alana enjoys working with adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples. She has worked in residential treatment facilities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, which specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders. Alana has experience working with adolescents and adults in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, where acute mental health issues were addressed. Alana is an expert in treating pregnancy and postpartum-related matters, as she has worked as the Director of Client Services and therapist at a pregnancy resource center. She is an experienced therapist in the areas of substance abuse/recovery, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, domestic violence, trauma, and acute mental health issues. Alana will facilitate the change process by creating an individualized treatment plan to address the needs and goals of the individual.
Personal Statement
It brings me great joy to work with persons of all ages throughout the change process. I enjoy empowering others to reach their true potential through empathetic listening, collaboration, and strengths-based practice. I provide a safe space for my clients to process their thoughts and emotions by utilizing healing-centered engagement. I am passionate about building rapport with the individual, identifying their strengths, and encouraging them in the healing process to help them reach their goals. I have experience treating individuals using evidenced-based treatment modalities, including eye movement desensitization processing (EMDR), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, seeking safety, mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy. I seek to empower adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples by developing an individualized treatment plan and providing education on healthy boundaries and relationships with others.
Education and Training
Alana earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She proceeded to complete her Master of Social Work from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Alana completed her clinical hours in a residential treatment facility, specializing in the treatment of Pregnant and Parenting women, and co-occurring disorders. Alana has gained additional clinical experience treating adolescents and adults in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, where she served as an advocate for her clients to encourage a healthier lifestyle and foster independence. Alana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR trained, and a certified Perinatal Mental Health clinician.
Schedule
Alana is in the office Monday and Tuesday evenings
Fees
Session fees start at $225
Insurance
Alana is in network with Aetna, Medicare, and United Healthcare. She is also in the process of becoming in network with Baylor Scott & White and Cigna and can submit claims as out of network until she is fully contracted.
License #: 66190
To schedule with Alana or any of our other therapists, call us today at 469-342-3468!