- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Self esteem work
About Alexandra
Alexandra De Castro Basto is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and issues that stem from family relationships. Alexandra also supports people dealing with self-esteem, motivation, and the strain of family conflict.
Her sessions focus on clear conversations about what is happening now and how past family patterns affect current choices. She listens for repeating roles and expectations that show up in relationships. Conversations often look at attachment and codependency patterns, and how those influence communication and closeness.
Alexandra uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage mood symptoms and everyday stress. Work in sessions may include organizing thoughts, practicing different ways to speak about needs, and building small routines that steady mood and motivation. She also addresses guilt, shame, and isolation with straightforward strategies.
She offers therapy in English and Swedish and practices in California as an LMFT. Fees vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted at this time.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to use the site button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Alexandra aims to keep sessions focused on practical changes clients can try between meetings.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Alexandra draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to address mood and relational patterns. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful interaction patterns learned in the family of origin, helping people notice roles they repeat and try alternative ways of communicating. Another approach targets mood regulation with structured skills and small daily routines to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, or bipolar mood shifts. These methods aim to make day-to-day life more manageable and to improve communication with others.Deciding which methods to use is part of the work. Alexandra will discuss different approaches with each person and together they will choose steps that match the client's goals and preferences. That shared decision-making helps shape session goals and short-term plans to try between meetings.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work with a licensed professional from a familiar setting. Talk with Alexandra through the booking process about the session length and mode that best fits daily routines and responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Swedish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship strain that comes from family patterns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and straightforward conversation to address mood and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience as a practicing therapist.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Swedish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the system.
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