At Growth & Recovery, Alaina offers individual therapy for teens and adults seeking to address anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, or complex life changes.

Her approach is person-centered, humanistic, and existential. In addition, she borrows from both CBT and DBT for coping tools for her clients. One of the aspects of her work she enjoys the most?

“I really enjoy guiding clients to finding meaning in their current life, and focusing on the here & now.”

Clients describe Alaina as “warm, non-judgmental, and patient.” She also has an unrelenting optimism for and belief in her clients, which consistently shines through. In addition, she is an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. In a short time, Alaina has become highly regarded by our referral sources and sought-after by new clients.

Alaina has worked in the mental health field since 2019. As a Behavioral Specialist at the adolescent IOP at Rogers Behavioral Health, she provided therapeutic interventions for patients with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and trauma. She has also worked as a TMS Specialist & Coordinator at Advantage Mental Health, assisting patients receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy and facilitating a weekly DBT-based group therapy.

She completed her Psychology degree from USF and graduated in 2023 from The Chicago School with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. While working on her master’s, Alaina completed her field training at Growth & Recovery under the mentorship of Sasha Bartunek, LMHC, and is now a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern* in the State of Florida.

Offering weekday in-person appointments, Alaina has immediate openings and currently accepts private pay arrangements only. Telehealth options are also available. Please inquire.

*A Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern has completed all academic and clinical training required for and has graduated with a master’s degree in mental health counseling or a closely related field. An additional two years and 1500 hours of supervised clinical experience and passing an intensive examination are required to become fully licensed in the state of Florida.