Justine Alemany , LCSW

Justine Alemany brings a focused, trauma-informed perspective to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She began her clinical training as a graduate intern in an elementary school in Boston and went on to complete a second-year internship through UMASS Medical School in Worcester at an inpatient hospital for adolescents with severe and pervasive mental illnesses. There she supported young people who often required extended stays and had histories of trauma, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety, and she also provided counseling, psychoeducation, and support to their families.

After returning to Florida, she worked in outpatient and residential substance use treatment for adults, spending two years supporting adult women coping with substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. In 2019 she joined a Children’s Advocacy Center, where she has continued to work with clients affected by sexual abuse, domestic violence, grief and loss, life transitions, and questions around sexuality. Her practice emphasizes helping people navigate the effects of trauma and major life changes by teaching practical coping skills and emotion regulation strategies.

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - a license to provide clinical social work services - and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) in Florida, which reflects specialized training in trauma treatment. Justine uses an eclectic, client-centered approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model and frequently integrates trauma-focused methods such as EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, and DBT to help clients build resilience and apply skills in everyday life. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Trauma-focused methods and online care

Justine commonly draws on EMDR and DBT as part of her trauma-informed, client-centered practice. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps people process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of distressing symptoms by pairing focused attention with guided processing - it is often used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related reactions. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes skill-building in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - it is helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges. She also integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and coping.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Justine works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors techniques and pacing so the therapeutic plan fits the individual. Clients are invited to share feedback so the approach can be adjusted over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility for those balancing work, school, family, or mobility needs. Sessions by video call or phone allow live interaction similar to in-person visits, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter exchanges or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals and sustained care from wherever the client is located in Florida.