Alexa Palenchar, M.S. AMFT/APCC

“But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.”

1 John 4:8

Alexa Palenchar is a board-registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her Master of Science degree in counseling psychology from California Baptist University.

Prior to joining Flourish Christian Counseling, Alexa gained clinical experience at Trinity Counseling Center in San Leandro, California, and Crossroads Church Counseling Center in Corona, California. Through her clinical work, Alexa has developed a passion for providing clients with a supportive space where they can openly process difficult thoughts, emotions, experiences, and circumstances. Clients have especially appreciated her ability to listen attentively and provide the time and space they need to share what has been weighing on or overwhelming them.

Alexa is continuing her professional development toward becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California.

My approach to therapy combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Person-Centered Therapy. I believe that feeling genuinely heard and understood is an important part of the therapeutic process, and I strive to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where you have the space to talk openly about whatever may be on your mind or weighing heavily on you.

I enjoy incorporating tools such as journaling, mindfulness, cognitive reframing and challenging, and bibliotherapy to help you gain greater insight into your thoughts and experiences, recognize patterns that may be contributing to distress, and discover new ways of responding to life’s challenges. At the same time, I recognize that each person comes to therapy with a unique story, so I tailor our work to your individual needs, goals, and pace.

My goal is not simply to offer strategies, but to walk alongside you as you process what you are experiencing, develop greater self-understanding, and work toward meaningful and lasting growth. When desired, I also welcome the opportunity to incorporate Christian faith, biblical principles, Scripture, and prayer into the therapeutic process, providing space to explore how faith can offer hope, encouragement, and direction as you move forward.