Alina Halonen
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors
“I help people heal from trauma, overcome their fears, heal wounded relationships, and break free from any anxiety, depression, anger, or addictive behaviors they may be experiencing. By addressing root causes rather than just surface symptoms, achieving lifelong relief and healing becomes a possibility.”
About Me
Approach
Welcome to a sanctuary where your potential is not just recognized, but celebrated. My focus isn't on changing the past, but on empowering you to create a better, more meaningful future. The therapeutic approach I offer is designed to unravel the intricate patterns and perceptions that may be restraining you from a life full of fulfillment.
Understanding the profound connection between mind and body is pivotal in our healing journey. In the safe and supportive environment of our therapy sessions, you'll learn to cultivate a sense of security that carries into your everyday life. I'll provide you with the tools necessary to establish boundaries, manage life's challenges, and strengthen your inherent abilities.
Trauma-informed care is a cornerstone of my practice. I approach each session with compassion and understanding, recognizing that trauma stems from a multitude of experiences. Together, we'll move at a pace that honors your healing process, with an emphasis on safety, respect, and building resilience. I will guide you to set your own goals and develop the skills to achieve them.
Drawing upon a diverse range of evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness, and many more. I tailor therapy to fit your unique journey. Every individual's story is different, and so the therapy I provide is customized to meet your specific needs.
This is your invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth in a space filled with compassion and understanding. Every step forward with me is a stride towards strength, and every obstacle faced is an opportunity for growth. Are you ready to start this journey together?
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In-person & Online
Services
Struggling with unresolved trauma, persistent anxiety, or depression? Coping through substance use or feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Your journey matters, and I'm here to guide you. With over a decade of experience in trauma and addiction therapy, I offer a compassionate, integrative, and holistic approach to healing.
My personal battles with trauma, addiction, and life's challenges have deepened my empathy and expertise. I provide alternative approaches to the traditional 12-step program as well as the option of outdoor walk therapy, allowing us to explore unique avenues of support.
By working with me, you will gain strategies for managing intense feelings, insights and skills for lasting recovery, rebuild confidence post-trauma and addiction, replace harmful habits with beneficial ones, heal connections strained by personal struggles, and shift from feeling powerless to taking charge of your life.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, seeking fulfillment, or ready to take your life to the next level, I am here to help you thrive. Together, we can turn your challenges into stepping stones for a fulfilling life. Reach out to begin our journey together, and let’s transform your experiences into sources of strength and resilience.
www.alinaphalonen.com
Services Offered:
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
Learn more about ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
Learn more about Trauma CounselingPersonal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
Learn more about MindfulnessMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
Learn more about Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
Learn more about PsychotherapyCBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
Learn more about CBTSomatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.
Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
Learn more about Stress ManagementOnline Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online Therapy
Works With:
- Adults
- Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
Learn more about AddictionAnxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about AnxietyRelationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
Learn more about Relationship IssuesADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about ADHD / AttentionGrief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
Learn more about Grief & LossMood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
Learn more about Mood DisorderLGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
Learn more about PTSDTrauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors
A counselor licensed at the clinical level to independently diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
Credentials
Registrations
Board of Of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Professional Clinical Counselor
Qualifications
Capella University
Service Areas
Alina P. Halonen, A Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Corporation
In-person & OnlineWest Hollywood, California