Alice Slaughter, LCSW

she/her

Licensed in CA #64789

Insurances Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Health Net/MHN

All of us are in recovery from some type of difficulty, and having a safe and empathetic space to explore these aspects of our lives can be transformative.

My Focus Areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Trauma, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Panic, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Women's Issues

My Therapy Style

I take an eclectic, strengths-based, approach in working with people, and incorporate a recovery perspective that facilitates healing and personal growth. All of us are in recovery from some type of difficulty – managing intense emotions, struggles with self-doubt, substances, or change in relationships – and having a safe and empathetic space to explore these aspects of our lives can be transformative.

My Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-focused, Strengths-based

Education & Training

BA - Sociology, Minor in Education, University of California at Berkeley

MSW - Health Concentration, University of California at Berkeley

Get to Know Me

What are your interests outside of work?

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, DIY house projects, and being by the water.

What book have you read more than once?

The Color Purple by Alice Walker. I have read it at least each decade of my life since high school, and love the themes of female empowerment, strength of relationships, and adversity.