Alexandra is a licensed mental health counselor in New York State with 8+ years of experience in the mental health field. Her background involves working in crisis intervention, community mental health, intensive outpatient treatment, employee assistance programs, wellness coaching, and leadership roles. Among the therapeutic theories she draws from are cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, solution focused, and existential therapies.
Alexandra works with the adult population for individual counseling and only offers remote telehealth services via phone or video sessions.
Alexandra is a strength based therapist who balances validation of your lived experience with psychoeducation and challenges to support growth. Her approach as a therapist is a mix of curiosity, collaboration, and humor. As a therapist, her role is to facilitate psychological safety in a judgment free zone.
Alexandra's approach as a therapy is psychodynamic. Alexandra's experience as a therapist has taught her that many people repeat the same patterns over and over in their lives, with details such as the characters, settings, and storyline changing while the deep-rooted emotional needs remain unresolved. In working together you will notice she will explore themes that arise as the therapeutic relationship grows with a committed focus on empowering you.