Alexandra  Hattick
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Alexandra Hattick

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Master of Social Work, MSW Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
California Accepting Online
Long Beach Accepting In-person

If you are looking to schedule a consultation and do not see a time on my calendar that works for you, feel free to reach out via message with some alternate time options that could.

Updated February 26, 2024

Specialties & Expertise

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • ADHD
  • Codependency
  • Self-esteem

Professional statement

Alexandra Hattick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in Long Beach, CA. She works with young and middle-age adults who experience depression, anxiety, executive functioning challenges (i.e. ADHD), body image issues, conflicts with loved ones, or those who would like to learn more about themselves. Her style draws heavily from science-based skill building, which includes guidance through relaxation exercises, meditations, mindful breathing, and visualizations – all intended to support clients in increasing their resilience, self understanding, and ability to be with difficult emotions.

Alexandra is a UCLA-trained mindfulness facilitator and pulls from the work of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Mindful Self Compassion (MSC), and inner child work to support her clients in cultivating a more focused, easeful, and resilient future. Much of Alexandra’s time with clients brings attention to the connection between the mind and the body as well as what heals both. She also brings education into sessions by teaching clients about evidence-based research in psychology.

Alexandra earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. With a dedication to compassion and a light, humorous personality, Alexandra supports her clients as they reach a greater understanding of what happiness and fulfillment mean to them and how they can start to lead lives oriented towards both.


Message to clients

Doesn’t it tend to feel so much easier to offer love, compassion, and care to others than it does to yourself? Many clients I work with have a hard time having compassion for themselves and feel insecure in relationships. They often find themselves feeling either not enough, alone, and anxious or resentful and angry. You might also be struggling with overwhelm and difficulty focusing. Whether related to ADHD or not, it can be really hard to get started, stay focused, or even identify what you want to do next.

My practice has some structure to it – I educate about why our brains and bodies do the things they do, where emotions come from, and how we can respond to them in more effective and supportive ways. In my practice, self-compassion and acceptance aren’t ways to ignore our patterns, but ways to build a healthy platform to grow from. I find it helpful to assign homework (usually journaling or skill practice) to aid clients in their growth and incorporate gentle directness and humor in my style along the way. Often the clients I meet with are interested in building a self care practice into their lives to support their growth and self-exploration.

My philosophy on therapy is that we’re already whole – we just need some help uncovering it. My hope is that in therapy, you can explore ways to build your inner resource toolbox, get in touch with what’s going on under the surface, and heal.


Specialties

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $200 (55min)
  • Sliding scale: $100 - $200
  • Initial session: $200 (55min)
  • Mindfulness coaching: $280 (75min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • IvyPay
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
Therapist's note

I welcome both private pay and insurance clients with insurances I am paneled with or clients with out of network PPO insurances. For private pay clients, I may have openings for sliding scale spots. The sliding scale is based on the client's ability to pay and is established at the start of treatment. It's subject to change based on changes in the client's ability to pay and market values.


Location(s)

Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9 AM - 6 PM
  • Tue 1 PM - 7 pm
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 2 PM - 6 PM
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Long Beach practice
4058 Orange Avenue, Long Beach, California 90807
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am - 6pm
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 9 years

Private Practice, Owner/Therapist, 2021 - Present
Pace Groups, Group Facilitator, 2021 - 2024
Path Mental Health, Therapist, 2021 - 2022
Star View Community Services, Supervisor, 2019 - 2021
Star View Community Services, Mental Health Specialist , 2015 - 2019
Star View Community Services, Therapist Intern, 2014 - 2015
Dangerfield Institute for Urban Problems, Therapist Intern, 2013 - 2014

UCLA, Certificate in Mindfulness Facilitation, 2022
California State University, Long Beach, Master of Social Work (MSW), 2015
California State University, Long Beach, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology , 2011


Licensure

California: LCSW94498


Languages

English


Client testimonials

"Alex was so great! It was my first time talking to any sort of therapist, and it went very well. She goes in depth about her practice and asks thought provoking questions for your best interest"
- Zencare client • July 2023