Bilingual (Español & English)Mental Health Services for Trauma, Depression & Anxiety Using CBT, Brain Health & EMDR
INTRODUCTION
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Our mission is moving people from SURVIVE to SUCCESS.
Unlock Your Health & Happiness
A Holistic and Empowered Approach Specializing in:
- Trauma – EMDRIA Certified
- Certified Hypnotherapy – Milton Erikson Institute
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Holistic Life Coaching
- Brain Health Clinical Coaching Services
- Parenting Coaching and Counseling
- Couples Coaching and Counseling
- Life Coaching and Spiritual Mentorship
For the Treatment of
- Trauma – small trauma – BIG TRAUMA
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Low Self-Esteem
- Anger Management
- Domestic Violence
- Weight Loss
- LGBT Counseling
About
Alejandra Hochstedler-Stipo, Counselor
Stamford Clinical Services LLC
Alejandra Hochstedler-Stipo, MS, LPC, NBCCH, HSBCP
- EMDR Trauma Certified
- Certified Brain Coach – Amen Clinic
- EMDRIA International
- Certified Life Coach and Spiritual Mentor
- Certified Cognitive Behavioral Group Facilitator
- AMHCA Membership of American Mental Health Counselors Association
- Honored member of Worldwide Branding
- Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Certification
- Distance Counseling Certification
- National Board Certification Hypnotherapist
- Human Services Certification
My Healing philosophy is focused on unlocking the subconscious and Release prosperity and success.
Alejandra enjoyed tremendous success as an organizational and clinical psychologist in Chile, Europe and the United States. Alejandra incorporates a rich multicultural, bilingual, educational, and professional background into her work that is truly rare to find.
The services provided by Alejandra and Stamford Clinical Services are tailored to each person. Services are extended to individuals, couples and family in need of personal and professional clinical healing. Alejandra has the tools and modalities to create results person by person in groups sessions or individual sessions. These modalities include Mindfulness, cognitive behavioral approach, hypnosis, EMDR, neuroplasticity, neuroscience, patterns of language, and imaginary/visualization techniques.
Brain Health Clinical Coaching
BRAIN HEALTH COACHING, THE STAMFORD CLINICAL SERVICES METHOD
The Stamford Clinical Services in collaboration with Amen Clinics Method represents a true paradigm shift in optimizing and healing the brain. We believe it is critical to look at your brain within the context of your life. Our method integrates the important aspects of your life including:
THE PROBLEM
Today, psychiatry is practiced by many physicians the same way it was years ago: A doctor assesses your symptoms, forms a diagnosis based on those reported symptoms, and then prescribes a medication at a dosage that may or may not work. From there, it’s a matter of watching to see if he or she got it right. Many times, patients will get multiple diagnoses and prescriptions before they find relief – if at all. Treatment success rates have not improved in decades, even though technology and science have progressed dramatically.
OUR APPROACH
At Stamford Clinical Services, we see the condition of every patient as a result of 4 factors, all of which can have a meaningful impact on mental health: your biology, physiology, psychology, social life, and spiritual life. We have designed our intake process to look at each of these factors. This allows us to truly understand you.
PSYCHOLOGICAL – your blueprints and any significant developmental events or emotional traumas in the past.
BIOLOGICAL – your genetics, hormones, diet, exercise, and any history of brain injury or exposure to toxins.
SOCIAL – relationships, friends, family, and others.
SPIRITUAL – your sense of meaning and purpose in life.
EMDR – Trauma Approach – EMDRIA Certified
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma.
EMDR & Trauma
To understand EMDR therapy, it’s important to first understand how PTSD or any small traumatic event can impact people. People who have developed this type of disorder often have ‘re-experiencing symptoms’ or exhibit avoidance symptoms, which can include:
Flashbacks of the event
Nightmares and bad dreams
Uncontrollable and frightening thoughts about the event
Avoidance of people, activities, or places that remind them of the traumatic experience
Severe emotional distress or physical reactions to something that makes them think of the event
Irritability, aggressive behavior, angry outbursts
Feeling guilt, shame, or worry about the event
Servicios En Espanol
Starting
Insurance
We accept Medicare, CT Care, out of network, Medicaid Husky insurance and I provide all the necessary paperwork for my clients to be reimbursed by their insurance provider. The majority of my clients receive some form of reimbursement form their insurance. Please call your insurance provider to determine your coverage.
Payment
I accept cash, check and all major credit cards accepted for payment. Payment is due at the beginning of each session. If the session is on the phone please complete payment process, before starting the session.
Cancellation Policy
If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.
Privacy & Confidentiality
Your privacy is important to me and is protected by Federal and State Laws as well as Professional Ethics. The matter of privacy and ethics is also the corner stone and foundation of trust in our relationship. However, there are some legal exceptions to confidentiality; where I would be bound by law and ethics to take steps to protect you or another individual.
These exceptions include:
1) Where there is a reasonable suspicion of child abuse/neglect or elder adult abuse/neglect
2) Where there is a reasonable suspicion that you may present a danger of violence to others
3) Where there is a reasonable suspicion that you are likely to harm yourself unless protective measures are taken
Please feel free to ask any questions about your right to privacy and confidentiality.
Additionally, anything you transmit over my website is highly secure, and stored data is HIPAA compliant.
Stamford Clinical Services LLC
Bilingual Spanish/English
203 641 9711
6 Landmark Square
Stamford, Connecticut 06901
Stamford Clinical Services Testimonials
To protect confidentiality of patients, names were omitted
2013 The Workplace
Think It Forward recognized Alejandra for her hard work and dedication to receive the “Advocacy Award’
2001
“I was the great pleasure of working with Alejandra…I was impressed by several of her qualities both professionally and personally…”
Gihan Omar, PsyD Yale university School of Medicine
“Alejandra. Thank you for helping me open the door…You have ( and continue to ) help me more than you’ll ever know” with deep gratitude
G.
“Alejandra, gracias por salvar mi familia y mi matrimonio. Dios me la Bendiga”
R.
Thank You! For giving your time and your heart , and the most special gift YOURSELF… we are grateful to know we can count on you”
St Vincent behavioral health/ Norwalk
‘Alejandra thank you for your warmth and kindness”
“Missis, … you changed my Life, thank you, mucha gracia..”
2013
“…Alejandra is a very skilled, competent psychologist. She was very engaging, easy to relate with, calm, outgoing and deeply compassionate. She worked primarily with adults who had a serious psychiatric disorder. She also worked with families and personnel from area agencies. One area that she is most passionate about is diversity, both as the result of her own background and her commitment to understanding her patients. Alejandra is a very strong advocate for cultural diversity. She gave many lectures and talks on cultural diversity during my time at Hall-Brook(St Vincents). She frequently sought me out to see if she could do more training.
“Alejandra was a pleasure to have on my team. She enjoyed excellent relationships with her co-workers. She is respectful of people and puts everyone at ease with her compassion and a good sense of humor. All of her work was done on time and competently. Her productivity as a clinician is excellent. She always meets deadlines and time frames. She is always willing to” go the extra mile,” for patients and their families. I have no reservations recommending her for any training/clinical position.
Sincerely,
James McCreath, Ph.D.
President/CEO, CPNJ
2012
To Whom It May Concern:
In my role as Program Manager at The WorkPlace, in Bridgeport, CT, I had the pleasure of selecting Alejandra Hochstedler as a consultant to a grant serving a unique demographic. Alejandra is a gifted professional who is facile at communicating with and connecting to a diverse group of individuals. Ally’s education and credentials speak for themselves, but what truly distinguishes her is how she does her work. Ally is highly personable and provides both a safe and realistic space for individuals and groups to problem solve, acknowledge and move forward in their lives.
Ally combines compassion and realism and holds people to the truth while facilitating self-discovery and support for meaningful transformation. Her creative approach is based on understanding and accepting each individual, understanding how they interact in society and helping to bridge gaps with concrete actions. Ally is a lovely, gracious and professional individual who is bold and authentic in her approach to improve the lives of others.
Best,
Jamie F. Goddard
Organization Development Specialist