Mercedes Alonso, LCSW

With a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University, Mercedes has over fourteen years of experience supporting individuals, families, and groups through many challenges. She started as an Admissions Coordinator and Substance Use Counselor at Recovery Unplugged where she learned the industry first hand.  Nine years working for the Fairfax County Government has given her countless opportunites to work with individuals and families suffering from anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, anger, substance-use disorder, ADHD, disordered eating.  At the root of all of these issues is deeply embedded trauma, an area of recovery in which she shines.