Guida Alarumi, M.A.
Guida Alarumi M.A. is a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Intern at California Counseling Clinics, gaining supervised hours toward her doctorate at Alliant University. She is bilingual in Arabic and trained in both therapy and assessment. Guida has experience with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan, with a particular interest in working with children, cultural identity, and life transitions. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, meeting each person where they are without judgment. She brings a genuine curiosity to her research, exploring how community and identity shape the way people see themselves and the world. Ultimately, Guida is passionate about creating a space where people feel truly seen and supported.
Education:
- M.A., Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University
- B.A., Psychology, New York University
Experience:
- Registered Psychological Associate Dr. Rumana Mansur & Associates
- Extern, PCH Treatment Center
- Extern, Wellnest Emotional Health & Wellness
- Extern, OurRelationship Program
Common Presenting Issues I Work With:
Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavioral Concerns, Career Counseling, Child and Adolescent Issues, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Parenting Support, Racial and Cultural Identity, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Spirituality, Stress Management, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Trauma and PTSD, Women’s Issues
Types of Therapy:
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Psychodynamic
- Attachment-based
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Trauma Focused
- Family/Marital
- Solution-Focused
- Dialectical (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Play Therapy
Age Ranges:
Children (6 to 10), Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13), Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults