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Alaina da Costa
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5899 Preston Road, Suite 404, Frisco, TX 75034
Let's Connect (469) 746-4812
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Alaina is a dedicated and compassionate therapist who is skilled at building rapport quickly, and treating a wide variety of mental health concerns. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, agoraphobia, panic disorder, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Alaina is especially skilled at helping clients who previously felt stuck to accomplish what once felt out of reach. She is passionate about working with children 8 and up, teens, and adult individuals.
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Alaina understands that changing our relationship with our thoughts and feelings can significantly improve our overall quality of life. She utilizes various evidence based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ERP, and ACT to address underlying concerns and empower clients to make positive changes in their lives.
Alaina enjoys walking along side her clients as they reach goals, increase self-concept, improve communication, enjoy healthier relationships, and pursue a more meaningful existence. She is currently accepting both daytime and evening appointments - either virtually or at our convenient Frisco office.
Call or Email Alaina da Costa now for a free 15 minute consultation - (469) 746-4812
Let's Connect (469) 746-4812
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $85
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Out of Network
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Alaina da Costa
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 110755 Alaina da Costa
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Phobias
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Blank Slate Therapy
5899 Preston Road
Suite 404
Frisco, TX 75034
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Nearby Areas
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Alaina da Costa
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW