Alena Y. N. Gittens
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Foster City, CA 94404
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Sometimes in life we get overwhelmed, feel stuck, and hopeless. Sometimes it can feel as though things keep piling up against us and it can be hard to feel complete. Some people may experience this emotionally, others more physically. Different things trigger these responses in us and make it hard for us to thrive. Whether it is the pandemic, trauma, depression, anxiety, family or relational conflict, self-esteem issues, racial injustice, or grief, having an outlet to make space for this discomfort can help alleviate the pain and move you towards a place of healing.
As a Black, queer, immigrant clinical psychologist I have a deep understanding and appreciation for those who struggle to survive. My clinical training and experiences have focused on individuals with chronic and complex issues. I utilize a trauma-informed integrative strengths-based treatment approach based on various evidenced based practices.
It would be an honor and a joy to help you on your journey. Feel free to contact me here through psychology today or use my practice’s secure website to book an initial consult with me today. I look forward to speaking with you soon!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $325
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Kaiser (NorCal)
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Alena Y. N. Gittens
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / PSY32166 Alena Y. N. Gittens
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Alena Y. N. Gittens
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (650) 337-3783
Alena Y. N. Gittens
Psychologist, PhD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (650) 337-3783
Alena Y. N. Gittens
Psychologist, PhD
Location
Nearby Areas
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Alena Y. N. Gittens
Psychologist, PhD