ALESSANDRA LANTI

Thank you for visiting my profile. Self-exploration is an incredible act of courage so I’m honored that you would consider me to be a partner in your inner journey. I’m committed to listening, exploring and supporting you, occasionally providing feedback and reflection when you consent to receive it. While I’m traditionally trained and I am familiar with psychological diagnoses, I’m not a “traditional” counselor. I work in a different capacity than a traditional clinical counselor which means that I don’t diagnose but prefer to view people as doing the best they can to adjust creatively to the numerous challenges that modern life presents; not as "sick" people in need of "treatment". I hold a master’s degree in clinical psychology with a specialization in health and sexuality and a Ph.D. in Sociology from The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) with an emphasis on diversity and commercial sex. Obtaining a Ph.D. in sociology rather than psychology has helped me understand the many social, cultural, and political factors that can have an impact on mental health. (These factors may include racism, sexism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, poverty, marginalization, discrimination, oppression, and environmental degradation.) I'm licensed in the state of Nevada (USA) as a Clinical Professional Counselor, and I'm currently working as a counselor and consultant.