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Association for Compassionate Transformation
Aleksandra Drecun, Psy.D.
12526 High Bluff Drive, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92130
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| Web Site: |
www.a4ct.com
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| Profession: |
Psychologist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
Consultation Services to Employers
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Fitness for Duty Evaluations
Psychological Evaluations
Psychological Testing
Trichotillomania/Chronic Skin Picking
Pre-Marital Counseling
Hypnotherapy
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| Practice Description: |
 | I have many years of experience providing telehealth psychology and utilize the platform Zoom which is encrypted and HIPAA compliant. |
I have profound passion in guiding clients toward emotional, social, spiritual and professional success. Therapy and coaching can be used in directing personal growth, relationships, family life and career. I specialize in assisting individuals to lead a productive life, a meaningful existence and reach their highest potential.
My practice includes treatment of children, adults, couples, families and groups. My specialties include working with children to address academic, emotional or behavioral challenges. Additional areas of expertise include working with premarital counseling, couples to increase relational satisfaction, hypnotherapy, career planning, addressing issues unique to the lesbian, gay and bisexual population and conducing bariatric pre-surgical evaluations.
I maintain an exuberant approach in guiding clients toward emotional, social, spiritual and professional success. My practice utilizes research-validated therapy and coaching to direct growth in individuals, relationships, family life and career.
I am genuinely interested in the health and happiness of my clients. I am committed to providing the highest quality of care and have a deep desire to facilitate transformation that produces a purpose-driven life in the individuals who are obtaining my psychological services.
As a practitioner, I am a highly effective and efficient professional that paves the way for client’s to reach their desired goals. My therapeutic style emanates warmth, compassion and professionalism. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, authentic and client-centered. I empower clients and teach them to become proactive by building upon their strengths. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental environment that centers on client needs. Each therapy session promotes personal growth and success!
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Depression
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Addictions
ADHD
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Co-dependency
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Gender Identity
Grief/Loss
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Parenting Issues
Personal Growth
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Stress Management
Substance Abuse
Women's Issues
OCD
Trauma
Sexuality
Abuse
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Family
Group
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Biopsychosocial
Christian
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Developmental
Existential/Humanistic
Experiential
Family Systems
Hypnotherapy
Integrative
Interpersonal
Mindfulness
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Psychoeducational
Psychosocial
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Combination Behavior Therapy (ComB)
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
Christian
LGBTQ+
Military/Veterans
Women/Feminist
Serbian
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| Additional Languages: |
Croatian
Serbian
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| Education: |
Psy.D., California School for Professional Psychology, 2005
M.A., California School for Professional Psychology, 2002
B.A., Psychology, 2000
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| License #: |
PSY# 21778 |
| Licensed In: |
California |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Domestic Violence Provider that meets state requirements. |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | American Association of Marriage Family Therapists (AAMFT) | | AAMFT San Diego District Committee | | American Psychological Association (APA) | | American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) | | California Association of Marriage Family Therapists (CAMFT) | | California Psychological Association (CPA) | | Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Committee (SDPA) | | San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA) |
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| Fee Schedule: |
Cash, credit cards and checks are accepted. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any PPO (with Out-of-Network Benefits)
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
I am out of network for PPO's. |
| Driving Directions: |
Take the 5 freeway toward Del Mar Heights Road. Exit Del Mar Heights Road and drive east. Turn right on High Bluff Drive. Turn right in the first driveway after Plaza Del Mar.
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