Blu Alliance Counseling Center first and foremost specializes in you.
Our therapists training has allowed them the knowledge base to work with a variety of presenting problems, primarily since we believe our work is about exploring and understanding you as an individual, not as a diagnosis.
We work with a wide variety of issues and life transitions, but there are a few areas we consider areas of specialty.
Meet Our Staff
Dr. Amanda Alonzo
LMFT #14500
Trauma, Victims of Crime, and working with Veterans.
Our therapist is a bilingual veteran who worked for 8 years in the military as a mental health specialist. She also did work at an organization for 3 years that specialized in co occurring disorders and working with victims of crime, also with clients who have been affected by trauma. She has developed a true passion and knowledge base in working with veterans as well as people who have experienced trauma.
We also offer family services to address family dynamics as well as parenting issues. Read More
Veterans
Dr. Alonzo has a unique understanding and commitment in helping Veterans work through any issues they might have encountered with deployments and helping them adjust back into civilian life. Dr. Alonzo also has a unique understanding and commitment in helping Veterans who have experienced any type of trauma while serving in the military.
Our therapist’s education in marriage and family therapy allows her to delve deep into not only self exploration but family systems and how to not only work with each person on thier individual mind, body, and soul, but also with their connections to the world around them. For those seeking a deeper understanding and connection with their interpersonal relationships.
Areas of Focus:
Adoption Anxiety Codependency Coping Skills Depression Child or Adolescent Developmental Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder Down Syndrome Divorce Dual Diagnosis Eating Disorders Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Grief Infertility Life Coaching Parenting Peer Relationships Relationship Issues Self Esteem Self-Harming Transgender Mood Disorders Sexuality LGBTQ Trauma and PTSD Veterans Victims of Crime
Client Focus Age:
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 yrs to 19 yrs) Adults
Quirino Robles Jr.
LMFT #132521
What Should Your Client Know About You?
I am, Quirino Robles, Co-founder of Blu Alliance Counseling Center. With five years of work in the mental health field. My focus is to support my clients by empowering them through our therapy sessions. Many times we find ourselves facing struggles with mental health, I like to guide and support the client in discovering strengths they have already been using, while developing tools such as mindfulness-based techniques to approach the current problems the client is facing. Read More
What is your approach to therapy?
I am a Narrative therapist and licensed psychotherapist, offering a comprehensive and empathetic approach. Specializing in mood disorders, LGBTQ+ issues and identity issues. My therapy style is tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll explore your narrative, fostering healing, growth, and self-discovery in a safe and collaborative space.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Clients engaging in sessions with me can anticipate a transformative journey toward self-discovery and growth. Through my Narrative therapy modality, combined with 5 years of experience, I provide a safe and inclusive environment where individuals can explore their unique narratives. Together, we’ll work towards fostering healing and creating personalized, collaborative goals that lead to lasting positive change.
Focus:
Anxiety Codependency Coping Skills Depression Child or Adolescent Developmental Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder Divorce Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Grief Infertility Identity Life Coaching Parenting Peer Relationships Relationship Issues Self Esteem Transgender Mood Disorders Sexuality LGBTQ+ Trauma and PTSD Victims of Crime
Client Focus Age:
Preteens / Tweens (11 yrs to 13 yrs) Adolescents / Teenagers (14 yrs to 19 yrs) Adults Elderly (65 yrs and older)