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Individual Therapy for Women | Online and In-Person Therapy Sessions in Calabasas, CA
Get to Know Me
My Approach
Hi, I’m Alyx Galura. As a licensed clinical social worker, I offer individual therapy to help you embrace change and grow into a stronger version of yourself. Therapy with me is a collaborative process based on your unique needs and goals.
I blend traditional talk therapy with trauma-informed, evidence-based practices, such as CBT, EMDR, somatic therapy, and parts work. I provide a warm, friendly approach, while gently challenging you to explore new perspectives when it may be helpful.
Working closely with each person allows me to witness some of the most meaningful moments in therapy. There’s nothing like watching someone reclaim their power after a big life change. Whether it’s setting boundaries, finding their voice, or stepping into who they truly are, being part of that journey is why I love what I do.
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A Little Bit About Me
Outside of work, I’m happiest outdoors, hiking, gardening, or exploring with my family, including our 4-year-old and our labradoodle, Penny. Life is better with fresh air and a little adventure.
A fun fact about me: I’m 6 feet tall, which comes in handy on hikes and makes me pretty easy to spot in a crowd!
When it comes to self-care, I make time for a daily walk while listening to audiobooks, my favorite way to decompress, reflect, and recharge. I also love cooking as a way to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Background
In my private practice, I work mostly with women going through big life changes, such as a divorce/breakup, career shift, losing a loved one, or becoming a parent. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, and identity issues.
I am deeply passionate about helping women through life’s most challenging moments due to my own lived experience with many of the same issues my clients face. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in the Entertainment Industry for over a decade. During that time, some big changes in my own life led me to seek healing in the outdoors. After summiting Mt. Whitney, I was inspired to create a company called Shoestring Adventures, offering guided weekend camping and backpacking trips in California to make nature more accessible. Moved by others seeking similar healing, I decided to become a therapist to help guide people through their own big life changes on a deeper level.
In my professional career as a therapist, I worked at a community mental health agency, providing individual and group therapy and case management to low or no-income adults in LA County. I supported individuals facing mental health challenges and navigating houselessness, substance use issues, and/or reentry from incarceration. Additionally, I facilitated grief support groups in schools (K-12) through Our House Grief Support Center and volunteered as a crisis counselor for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and Somatic Psychotherapy and am trained in providing EMDR, exposure therapy, and exposure and response prevention therapy.
Further Training:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - DMH/Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
- Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma (2022)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2022)
- CBT Techniques for Personality Disorders (2022)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) (2022)
- Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) for Psychosis (2023)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Understanding Exposure & Response Prevention (2023)
- Treating Disordered Eating with Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT-E) (2024)
- EMDR Basic Training (2025)
- The Body Knows - Somatic Psychotherapy Certification Training (2025)
- Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Certification Program (In progress)
- IFS Online Circle (2025)
- Seeking Safety (2023)
- Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center Volunteer Training (2021)
Education, Experience & Credentials
- Master of Social Work - California State University, Long Beach
- Clinical Case Manager at Alcott Center for Mental Health
- Volunteer Crisis Counselor at Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center
- Social Work Trainee at Our House Grief Support Center
- BA, Psychology - Boston University
Memberships
- Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
- California Society for Clinical Social Work
- EMDR International Association
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