Alicia M Avila (Formerly Outcalt), LCSW, MSW
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Pronounced: Ah-Lee-see-Ah
Education & Experience
15+ years in private practice. Previously 10 years @ University of California San Diego, Department of Psychiatry, school of medicine, working with severe mental illness with co-occurring addictions and trauma. 20 years as speaker and trainer in areas of mental health, addiction, sexual assault, domestic violence, and cultural competency. Celebratory and affirming of LGBTQ+ Bilingual and bicultural from Mexico City. EMDRIA Approved Trainer.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDR Institute & Regional Trainer 2018-Present EMDR HAP Trainer 2010-2015 University Of California San Diego, Clinical Instructor 2000-2010
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
- Spanish