Culturally Sensitive and Trauma Informed Approach to Psychotherapy

Alex earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute and her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University. She completed her predoctoral internship in psychology with Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Support and Treatment After Release (STAR) program, supporting individuals with severe mental illness who were involved with the criminal justice system. All of her prior training has been dedicated to serving diverse clients and families across the lifespan involved in complex systems, such as juvenile justice, adult criminal justice, and the child welfare system. Alex is a Level 1 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) therapist and her approach to psychotherapy is culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and predicated upon the belief that we all have the innate capacity to heal and flourish. This integrative orientation is grounded in attachment, psychodynamic, affective neuroscience, and developmental theories and she utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills to support clients in attaining their goals.

Her current clinical interests include individual, group, and family therapy focused on trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, life transitions and identity, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.  

When she’s not working, Alex enjoys spending time with her family and children, hiking on many of Marin’s beautiful trails with her partner and three dogs, spending time with friends, and practicing yoga.

Psychological Associate #PSB94027697
Supervised by Matt Blagys, Ph.D. #21802

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Alex Del Prete, PsyD
Postdoctoral Fellow