Alisha Padilla, LCSW
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Alisha
About Me
I am the founder and psychotherapist at Core Psyche Collective, a virtual psychotherapy practice specializing in trauma recovery, perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based practices that honor each client's unique experiences and strengths. I believe healing happens through authentic connection, compassionate curiosity, and creating a safe space where clients can reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and create lasting change. I am committed to providing personalized care that empowers individuals to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and well-being.
Education & Experience
Licensed Psychotherapist and Founder of Core Psyche Collective, providing virtual psychotherapy to adults across Georgia, New York, and Texas. Specialized clinical experience includes trauma treatment, perinatal mental health, anxiety disorders, depression, and adjustment to major life transitions. Clinical practice incorporates evidence-based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Strengths-Based Therapy
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- UnitedHealth
