Naomi Acala, MFT-A
Naomi Alcala is a dedicated and compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (MFT-A) with a strong passion for supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. She holds a Master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling and has gained valuable clinical experience working with a diverse range of clients, including children as young as 10 years old, adolescents, adults, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Naomi specializes in addressing a variety of emotional and mental health concerns, including trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions. She utilizes an integrative approach, drawing on techniques such as Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a strong foundation in trauma-informed care and attachment theory. Her collaborative style ensures that clients feel supported in a safe, non-judgmental environment where they can explore their emotions, build resilience, and foster meaningful growth.
She is particularly skilled at working with children and adolescents, helping them overcome challenges like school-related anxiety and bullying. Her dedication to ongoing learning allows her to continuously enhance her therapeutic skills, particularly in trauma work, grief, and emotional healing.
Naomi is not only a skilled Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (MFT-A), but she also is focusing on Anxiety, Depression, and AMA’S prime specialization, OCD. Her continuous collaboration with Andrea Alvarez, M.Ed., LPC-S, NCC, a renowned expert in OCD therapy and the Executive Director and owner of AMA Behavioral Therapy will help her hone in her expert skills. Together, they offer evidence-based interventions designed to meet the unique needs of individuals struggling with OCD.
Naomi’s expertise in a variety of therapeutic modalities—including Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—combined with her specialized training in OCD, allows her to provide comprehensive, compassionate care. Her approach is grounded in trauma-informed and attachment theory frameworks, offering clients tailored, high-quality therapy aimed at relieving OCD symptoms and fostering meaningful progress.
Her collaboration with Andrea Alvarez and dedication to ongoing professional development reflect Naomi’s commitment to staying at the forefront of OCD treatment and delivering exceptional care to every client. Whether working with children, adolescents, or adults, Naomi ensures that each person she sees feels supported and empowered to navigate their mental health challenges.
In her free time, Naomi enjoys staying active through hiking and bike riding, as well as unwinding with her husband and two dogs while watching a good mystery or thriller movie. Her personal experiences of growth and self-reflection are at the heart of her passion for therapy, driving her to create a compassionate and empowering space for every client. This deep connection to her own journey fuels her commitment to providing empathetic, thoughtful, and effective care to those she works with.
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