Join Us in Welcoming Anna!
We are so delighted to have Anna Landestoy Alejandro, Psy.D. joining CPA for her clinical psychology postdoctoral residency. Anna is currently seeing clients in both our Durham office and Greensboro office for both psychological evaluations and individual therapy. We are thrilled to have her on our team and hope you enjoy getting to know her!
Why did you choose the mental health field?
My choice to enter this field is closely tied to my own healing journey and the tools, practices, and support that helped me return to myself. That journey shaped me in a profound way…Now, with both the training and lived experience, I feel called to walk alongside others, helping them find clarity, resilience, and meaningful changes in their own lives. It’s incredibly fulfilling to be able to be an agent of change and offer the kind of support that once made such a difference to me.
What population of clients do you serve? Why that group?
For testing, I work with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD, learning disorders, and autism. Growing up with a sister who was diagnosed with autism from a very young age gave me insight into the challenges families face. I enjoy helping families (and the kiddos!) move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to having clear guidance, actionable steps, and resources to better support and understand their children. Kids also bring a lot of energy and joy to the work, which is very rewarding!
I also provide psychotherapy to adults. While I enjoy working with children and adolescents in evaluations, I find I connect more deeply and can go further in the therapeutic process with adults who are ready to engage in this reflective and experiential process.
If you recently moved, where did you move from?
I moved from Miami, Florida.
How would you describe your style of therapy? (skip if you are only testing)
My style of therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and experiential. I focus on helping clients notice their thoughts, feelings, and patterns without judgment, connect with what truly matters to them, and take meaningful steps toward living in alignment with their values. I enjoy creating a calm, accepting space where clients can pause, reflect and practice new ways of responding to life, cultivating presence, flexibility and self-compassionate along the way.
What is something that you enjoy doing for fun?
I love spending time outdoors, hiking in NC’s beautiful mountains or exploring the nature whenever I travel. I enjoy running, walking, and going on a bike ride; I also enjoy live music, specially with friends and/or with my partner. Lately, I’ve been getting into salsa dancing, which has been a fun way to move, connect, and try something new.
Share a fun fact about yourself!
I am Puerto Rican (AKA Boricua)…oh and I was born on Tax Day 😄
Please reach out to the front office at (336) 272-0855 to schedule an appointment with Anna.
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