Justine Alemany

Justine Alemany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing trauma and major life transitions. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on practical support for stress, grief, addiction, mood challenges, and coping with life changes. Her approach centers on helping each person find tools that fit their situation and goals.

She began working as a graduate intern in an elementary school in Boston and then at an inpatient adolescent unit through UMASS Medical School in Worcester. There she worked with young people who had experienced trauma and severe mental health needs and offered counseling and education to family members.

After returning to Florida, she worked in outpatient and residential substance use treatment for adult women, focusing on addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Since 2019 she has worked at a Children's Advocacy Center, providing services to children, adolescents, and adults affected by sexual abuse, domestic violence, grief, and other major life events.

Her clinical style is flexible and client-focused. She draws on several methods to teach emotion regulation, coping skills, and strategies for everyday life. Justine emphasizes trauma-informed care and tailors interventions to the person in front of her rather than applying one method to everyone.

People can expect straightforward, skills-based work aimed at reducing distress and improving day-to-day functioning. She uses clear tools and guidance so clients can practice changes between sessions.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship so the person feels heard and guided. It helps people who need a supportive space to talk through changes and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that can be useful after trauma or during intense mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted over time.

For online therapy specifics, please confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to commute. A therapist can help plan sessions so tools and exercises are practical and ready to use between meetings.