Welcome Alex Primo, MA, LMFT
Recently, we welcomed Alex Primo, a Graduate Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 111633) to the practice.
I couldn’t be more excited to have him join us. Alex specializes in couples and trauma as well as pornography addiction and other unwanted sexual behaviors. Recently, I sat down with him for a quick Q&A.
1) Tell us a bit about yourself.
My name is Alex Primo, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I really appreciate the relationships I have with my family and friends and enjoy the opportunity to go through life with others. I am a serious baseball and Los Angeles Dodgers fan, and I take the opportunity to play baseball and softball whenever I can. I also enjoy learning magic tricks and telling way too many dad jokes.
2) Why did you become a therapist?
I noticed my heart breaking for relationships that would crumble to pieces because of the issues they faced. Seeing this, I gained a great desire to not only help relationships heal but to help enrich them as well. Throughout my journey of working as a therapist, I also became very aware of how many men struggle with pornography and other unwanted sexual behaviors. I have a tremendous amount of empathy for these men and know how much these things can get in the way of the life they want to live. I desire to be in a safe place where I can help men work through the issues they may find difficult to talk about.
3) Who do you help, and how do you help them?
I help couples who feel stuck and unable to get past the same arguments they have over and over. I start by helping them find the negative patterns they fall into and help them make sense of where they are struggling the most. Then, I work with them to connect in a way that heals.
I also have a special interest in working with couples experiencing infidelity and affairs. I help these couples by getting an understanding of their story and guiding them to discuss the boundaries necessary to work through the pain. As we sort through the rubble, we can determine together the best ways to move forward and identify which resources would be most helpful.
As another specialty, I help men who struggle with pornography addiction and other unwanted sexual behaviors. I first attune to where they are in the present moment and meet them there in a compassionate way. I then help them take the steps needed to see their issues more clearly and to start looking at what is underneath. At this point, we can start healing what is there.
4) What excites you most about the work you do?
I get excited when I see couples start to “get each other” in a way where they both feel heard and known. I will never get tired of seeing the relief they experience when they are able to break out of what has kept them stuck. With betrayals, although tremendously painful for those involved, I am passionate about helping couples work through the pain and coming out on the other side feeling closer and more connected than before.
I am also excited to provide men with a space where they can move towards living a life they desire. I don’t believe men need to resort to a life of being trapped in their addictions, and I am grateful to be an avenue to help them recover from what is holding them back.
5) How can people get in touch with you?
The easiest way to connect with me is by email at alex@centerforintegrativechange.com, or they can call me at (805) 779-3853. Once we connect, I will set up a time with them for a free 15-minute consultation to gain an understanding of their situation and determine how I can help them!
About the Author
Jeremy Mast is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and the founder and director of the Center for Integrative Change. He is passionate about helping those struggling with substance use and problematic sexual behaviors and their loved ones find lasting healing. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, rock climbing, health and fitness, and trying out new recipes while cooking at home.