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Alex Steric, LCSW

Therapy for moms & high-achieving women in Westlake Village, Ventura, and virtually. Coach, mentor, and consultant for therapists

I was raised in Thousand Oaks and have been working with adolescents and adults in various capacities in the community for over 10 years. I received a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Cal State Channel Islands, a Masters degree in Social Work from USC, and I"m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in community-based mental health providing individual and family therapy and crisis intervention, as well as within the school district providing intensive school-based therapy to children. I now run a private practice in Westlake Village, CA where I work with teens, adults, and new and expecting parents. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal mood and anxiety (pregnancy and postpartum), relationship issues, parenting, and various life transitions. I work from a strengths-based perspective and in collaboration with my clients to assist them in reaching their goals. I am bilingual/bicultural and can provide individual and family therapy in English and Spanish. I look forward to connecting with you soon!

01/07/2026

There were days my impostor syndrome was so loud, so cruel, that quitting my business felt like relief.

Not because I didn’t care.
Not because I wasn’t capable.
But because carrying the constant “who do you think you are?” voice is exhausting.

What I’ve learned, both as a therapist and a business owner is this:
Impostor syndrome gets louder when you’re growing.
When you’re visible.
When you’re doing something that actually matters to you.

That voice isn’t intuition.
It’s fear trying to keep you safe by keeping you small.

You don’t overcome impostor syndrome by waiting until you feel confident.
You move forward with it, gently reminding yourself that discomfort doesn’t mean danger and doubt doesn’t mean you don’t belong.

If you’re in a season where the voice is loud, please hear this:
You’re not behind.
You’re not failing.
You’re expanding.

And that’s allowed to feel scary.

✨ If this resonates, save it for the days you need the reminder.

12/31/2025

My reflections on 2025. 2026…let’s gooooo.

Yes, I’m still taking 1:1 coaching clients 🤍

And yes, my associate .heroic.healer is accepting new clients.

If you’re ready to build your practice with support, you’re in the right place ✨

11/26/2025

If you’re a therapist heading into Thanksgiving, please know this:
You are allowed to eat your meal in peace without being the family mediator, the conflict diffuser, or the emotional-support-human for every relative who “just has one quick question.”

You’re not being difficult.
You’re protecting your nervous system.
And you deserve to enjoy your holiday without slipping into unpaid emotional labor.

If this is your yearly pattern, here’s your gentle reminder to set boundaries early and often:
✨ “I’m off today.”
✨ “Let’s save that for another time.”
✨ “I love you, but I’m not working right now.”

Because even therapists deserve rest… especially on holidays where half the table is one comment away from needing a full family session.

Tell me, what’s the most therapist-y thing your family has asked you during the holidays? 👇💀

11/19/2025

And that gap is where so many brilliant, compassionate clinicians get stuck.

You were taught how to diagnose, how to write notes, how to sit with someone’s deepest pain…but no one taught you how to market yourself, build a brand, create systems, manage money, or run a business that actually sustains your life.

You weren’t trained to think like an entrepreneur yet suddenly you’re expected to know how to build a website, choose software, track income, decide your fees, file taxes, plan content, and create boundaries around your time.

So if you feel overwhelmed, behind, or “not business-minded”…
you’re not wrong.
You’re just untrained and training is absolutely available.

The truth is:
Private practice isn’t just clinical work.
It’s clarity, systems, structure, consistency, and strategy.
And once you learn the foundations, everything shifts, your confidence, your income, your freedom, and your ability to serve from abundance instead of burnout.

You’re not bad at business.
You just haven’t been taught business… yet.

I help therapists bridge that gap every single day and you don’t have to do it alone 🤍 Alex

11/06/2025

Fear is sneaky—it rarely says, “Don’t do it.”
Instead, it whispers:
👉 “Maybe I should wait until I get one more certification.”
👉 “Maybe I need a few more clients first.”
👉 “Maybe I’m not ready to raise my rates yet.”

But here’s the truth: those “logical” thoughts are often fear in disguise.
The need for more validation, more proof, more experience—it’s a way to stay safe, not necessarily a way to grow.

If this hit a little too close to home, it might be time to take the leap before you feel ready.
Because confidence doesn’t come before action—it comes from action.

💬 What’s one thing you’ve been “logically” delaying that’s really fear in disguise?

10/31/2025

⬇️⬇️⬇️
1. That charging less would somehow make clients value me more.
2. That saying “yes” to every client request (time, rate, cancellations) was the only way to build a practice.
3. That working harder = being a “better” therapist.
4. That I had to market myself in a “professional” way instead of showing up as a real human.
5. That I couldn’t have both flexibility and financial security.

The truth? Building a private practice is about working smarter, not smaller. It’s about trusting your value, protecting your time, and creating a business that supports your life not drains it.

✨ To all the therapists still holding onto these myths, you don’t have to.

Which one hits home most for you? Drop the number in the comments ⬇️

10/02/2025

You don’t need to burn yourself out seeing 25+ clients a week to have a thriving practice.

What you do need is:
✔️ Clarity on your niche so you’re attracting the right-fit clients
✔️ Confidence to charge your full fee without apology
✔️ Systems that make your practice sustainable (so you can be present in your life outside of therapy)

A thriving practice isn’t about numbers, it’s about alignment. The right clients at your full fee create the balance, income, and freedom you’re actually looking for.

💡 Imagine what would be possible if your caseload worked for your life instead of against it.

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Westlake Village, CA

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+18057963351

Website

http://www.alexstericlcsw.com/

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