
Victor (Vic) Alcantara
(Avoid pronouns, use my first name)
Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
Hello, welcome to Bright Minds! ONLINE Counseling— Every wound has the potential to be a source of growth and transformation.
Hello, I am Victor Alcantara MSC, LAC. I have worked in the mental health field for 15 years at the community mental health agency and health plan levels. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Phoenix and my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the same university. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I am proud to own Bright Minds Counseling & Consulting. I understand that we all face life struggles and may not know how to best deal with them during those times. I will always strive to create an environment for you that is free of judgment and full of patience, compassion, and understanding. You deserve a genuine experience where your journey is the main focus, and I am lucky to be your passenger. I use an eclectic approach to treatment, utilizing approaches such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), and Choice Theory. Above all, I operate from a trauma-informed care approach. Also, if you Love dogs, our Clinical Pitty Ozzy would love to meet you! It would be Our pleasure and honor to participate in your therapeutic journey.
Practice hours (MDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Abuse
- College and School Placement
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Infidelity
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Behavior Modification
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Motivational Interviewing
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$80 — $100per session
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LAC
State of Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
22513, Arizona
LPC
State of Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
11737, Arizona