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Alex Steric, LCSW

Therapy for moms & high-achieving women in Westlake Village, Ventura, and virtually. Coach, mentor, and consultant for therapists

I was raised in Thousand Oaks and have been working with adolescents and adults in various capacities in the community for over 10 years. I received a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Cal State Channel Islands, a Masters degree in Social Work from USC, and I"m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in community-based mental health providing individual and family therapy and crisis intervention, as well as within the school district providing intensive school-based therapy to children. I now run a private practice in Westlake Village, CA where I work with teens, adults, and new and expecting parents. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal mood and anxiety (pregnancy and postpartum), relationship issues, parenting, and various life transitions. I work from a strengths-based perspective and in collaboration with my clients to assist them in reaching their goals. I am bilingual/bicultural and can provide individual and family therapy in English and Spanish. I look forward to connecting with you soon!

11/06/2025

Fear is sneaky—it rarely says, “Don’t do it.”
Instead, it whispers:
👉 “Maybe I should wait until I get one more certification.”
👉 “Maybe I need a few more clients first.”
👉 “Maybe I’m not ready to raise my rates yet.”

But here’s the truth: those “logical” thoughts are often fear in disguise.
The need for more validation, more proof, more experience—it’s a way to stay safe, not necessarily a way to grow.

If this hit a little too close to home, it might be time to take the leap before you feel ready.
Because confidence doesn’t come before action—it comes from action.

💬 What’s one thing you’ve been “logically” delaying that’s really fear in disguise?

10/31/2025

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1. That charging less would somehow make clients value me more.
2. That saying “yes” to every client request (time, rate, cancellations) was the only way to build a practice.
3. That working harder = being a “better” therapist.
4. That I had to market myself in a “professional” way instead of showing up as a real human.
5. That I couldn’t have both flexibility and financial security.

The truth? Building a private practice is about working smarter, not smaller. It’s about trusting your value, protecting your time, and creating a business that supports your life not drains it.

✨ To all the therapists still holding onto these myths, you don’t have to.

Which one hits home most for you? Drop the number in the comments ⬇️

10/02/2025

You don’t need to burn yourself out seeing 25+ clients a week to have a thriving practice.

What you do need is:
✔️ Clarity on your niche so you’re attracting the right-fit clients
✔️ Confidence to charge your full fee without apology
✔️ Systems that make your practice sustainable (so you can be present in your life outside of therapy)

A thriving practice isn’t about numbers, it’s about alignment. The right clients at your full fee create the balance, income, and freedom you’re actually looking for.

💡 Imagine what would be possible if your caseload worked for your life instead of against it.

Address

Westlake Village, CA

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+18057963351

Website

http://www.alexstericlcsw.com/

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