top of page

About Dr. Alicia del Prado

Dr. Alicia del Prado is an award-winning psychologist, published author, and the founder of del Prado Counseling & Consulting. She specializes in helping professionals, parents, and university students live their best lives and become the best version of themselves. With almost 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. del Prado has expertise helping clients with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, career issues, caregiver stress, trauma, and grief.

​

Known for her thoughtful blend of analytical insight and compassionate care, she draws from cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, and multicultural frameworks. Dr. del Prado works across the lifespan—whether doing play therapy with a child one hour or processing chronic illness with an adult the next. Her approach is warm, grounded, and purpose-driven, rooted in helping clients thrive with clarity and confidence.​

Education

  • Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Washington State University

  • B.S. in Psychology, Santa Clara University.

  • Predoc & Postdoc training, UC Berkeley

Fun Facts

Dr. del Prado co-founded the Asian American Psychological Association's Division on Multiracial and Adopted Asian Americans. She has a dog named Jack and loves riding her bike.

Education

I earned my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Washington State University in 2007. I worked at U.C. Berkeley from 2006-2008 where I completed my predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship. Prior to graduate school, I received my B.S. in Psychology from Santa Clara University in 2000.

​

Teaching Experience

I currently teach in the Psy.D. program at the Wright Institute and have taught at other universities including Santa Clara University, Washington State University, and Sonoma State University. My teaching load has included:

  • Advanced Ethics

  • Counseling Theories

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Cross-cultural Psychology

  • Life Span Development

  • Psychological Assessment

  • Psychopathology

  • Proposal Development (Dissertation Preparation)

  • Research Methods

  • Statistics

  • Social Psychology

  • Tests and Measurement

​​

Professional Affiliations

​

Getting Started is Simple

We offer a free 15-minute phone call to talk about what brings you to therapy, answer your questions, and see if we’re a good fit before scheduling a full appointment. 

del Prado Counseling & Consulting in Danville
bottom of page