Justine Alemany

Trauma-informed LCSW focused on practical coping skills

LCSW Florida

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Justine

Justine Alemany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who focuses on helping individuals navigate trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She draws on six years of clinical experience that began in school- and hospital-based internships and expanded into outpatient and residential substance-use settings. Her caseload has included children, adolescents, and adults facing complex histories such as abuse, grief, domestic violence, and co-occurring mental health concerns.

Her work blends several evidence-based methods to match each person's needs rather than following a single formula. In practice she commonly integrates trauma-focused tools alongside cognitive and skills-based approaches to build emotion regulation, reduce distressing symptoms, and support healthier coping.

Sessions have ranged from individual therapy for mood and anxiety concerns to targeted work around addiction, family dynamics, and issues such as ADHD and impulse control. Fluent in English and Spanish, she offers a range of remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging.

Prospective clients in Florida can begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Approaches for Online Trauma and Skills-based Care

Justine often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, panic, and depressive symptoms through practical exercises and homework. She also applies EMDR as a trauma-focused tool to address distressing memories and the emotions linked to them, working to lessen the intensity of traumatic responses. Additionally, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills that support daily functioning and interpersonal relationships.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She partners with each person to assess symptoms, goals, and preferences, then adapts techniques from these modalities to fit what makes sense for the client’s situation and pace of change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic limits. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access consistent support while using the therapeutic methods above in a way that fits individual schedules and comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns like codependency and communication problems.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The approach is collaborative and eclectic, drawing from client-centered work, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing to create individualized treatment plans focused on skill-building and trauma processing.

What is her clinical experience background?

She has six years of experience with settings that include school internships, an adolescent inpatient hospital, outpatient and residential substance use clinics, and a children’s advocacy center.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW 16879.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and the therapist's availability.

How is cost and payment structured for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in starting therapy with this clinician?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shame Impulsivity Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish