Maria Antonia Alfonso
I have 30 years of experience in the field of Mental Health. My work in the public health sector has given me multicultural sensitivity and competence to serve a wide variety of populations, while the private sector has strengthened my experience in individual, couples, and group therapy.
My areas of expertise include: Stress Management, including Post Traumatic Stress and Trauma Resolution, Prevention and Mental Health related to HIV / AIDS / STIs with an emphasis on Psychoimmunology, Communication; Relations of couple, Sexuality; Sexual orientation and gender issues, Substance Abuse, Self-esteem, Acculturation, Loss management and Co-parenting.
Over the years I have worked with individual clients, couples, and parents. I also offer education and training in a wide variety of Psychology topics, in addition to Clinical Supervision and Consultation with professionals. I offer a professional practice focused on the client, with high ethical parameters, excellent listening skills and a respectful and empathetic attitude. I have developed skills for working with people from a wide variety of lifestyles and different habits. The diversity of my theoretical training makes my practice very creative and open to different techniques and approaches.