About Alina Serrano
My Motto
Step by step, we do our best...
Licensed
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Life Coach, Activist & Community Organizer
I am a proud Black Puerto Rican woman who chooses each day to thrive rather than merely survive. As a torchbearer for myself, my family, and my community, I stand as a dream cheerleader, a system shaker, and a team player—committed to building a vision where everyone wins.
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In addition to my work as an LCSW and Life Coach, I am a devoted mother to a brilliant 12-year-old Black and Brown young man who keeps me inspired and on my toes. He reminds me daily of the magic, resilience, and limitless potential that lives within us all.
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My purpose is clear: to help people experience themselves as whole, powerful, and complete. I guide individuals in discovering their inner strength, taking up space, and living their truth boldly and unapologetically.
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As a Latina, I carry a deep commitment to equity, justice, and cultural humility into every space I enter. Over the years, I’ve worked across grassroots initiatives, nonprofits, schools, and executive leadership teams—serving in roles such as Executive Director, Director of Clinical Services, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, and Community Organizer. My life’s work has always centered on uplifting underserved and marginalized communities, particularly women of color, at-risk LGBTQ+ youth, and young adults determined to transform their lives.
professional background
Individual Therapy
Through teamwork, I create a safe, compassionate space to help you manage emotions, heal past wounds, and rediscover your inner strength so you can live the life you deserve and desire
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Women’s Empowerment & Healing
I support women in reclaiming their mental health, well-being, and sense of self. Together, we work to release stress, lighten the mental load, and break free from generational patterns that no longer serve them.
Through this journey, women rediscover their voice, strengthen their intuition, and step boldly into freedom, self-worth, and leadership. My goal is to create a safe, empowering space where healing transforms into confidence, clarity, and the courage to thrive.
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Adolescent & Teen Therapy
I support teens in navigating identity, relationships, and big emotions, while giving parents tools to foster growth, confidence, and healthier family dynamics.
Qualified Clinical Supervision for Interns & Licensure
My supervision model as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is collaborative and growth-oriented, integrating developmental, relational, and intersectional approaches. I create a safe, reflective, and empowering space where supervisees deepen clinical skills, professional identity, and self-awareness.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychoanalytic theory, and person-centered practice to strengthen case conceptualization, increase clinical confidence, and support authentic client engagement. Using experiential learning (real practice + feedback), supervisees sharpen clinical judgment, improve session effectiveness, and deliver more ethical, compassionate, culturally responsive care.
Life Coaching
Through a mindful and compassionate approach, I help you reconnect with your purpose and align your daily life with your deepest intentions. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns that hold you back, strengthen the mindset that moves you forward, and cultivate the confidence to take meaningful action.
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Life coaching with me is not about quick fixes, it’s about conscious transformation. You’ll learn to navigate challenges with clarity, lead with self-trust, and design a life that feels authentic, balanced, and aligned with who you truly are.
Inclusive Space
I provide an affirming, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ clients to heal from and manage challenges. I strive to have my clients live authentically and unapologetically
Whether I’m in the therapy room, at the policy table, or on the frontlines of community engagement, I lead with authenticity, vision, and a belief that thriving, not just surviving, is a birthright.