Executive Director
Mercedes Alonso attended Rutgers University where she received her Masters of Social Work as well as a certificate in the field of Gender Violence. She has over 14 years of clinical experience working with groups, families and individuals.
Mercedes is a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist. She specializes in supporting individuals with all types of Anxiety, Self-Harm, Mood Disorders, OCD, Anger, Substance-Use Disorder, ADHD, Disordered Eating and Trauma. Her focus is on supporting individuals through life transitions and challenges which may include changes in relationships, family, men issues, victimization and problems associated with trauma. Mercedes has participated in various work groups throughout Virginia to End Domestic Violence and in the Council to End Domestic Violence where she proposed recommendations to the State on how to address trauma and abuse in children that witness domestic violence.
At the forefront of her work is to create a safe and trusting space. She integrates a blend of therapeutic approaches to include Internal Family System (IFS), strength-based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and expressive play therapy. She also brings her authentic, creativity, humor to the therapeutic relationship!
We are committed to helping you or someone you love overcome alcohol abuse or addiction. With our personalized treatment plans and support, it is possible to achieve long-term sobriety through our uniquely tailored outpatient alcohol rehab services. Our goal is to help you meet your goals for sobriety – in the most supportive and compassionate way possible.
If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol addiction or abuse, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about our alcohol rehab services and begin the journey to long-term sobriety.
