Alexandria Steely
Hi, I’m Alexandria! If your mind doesn’t shut off, your anxiety feels like it’s running the show, or you’ve started to question who you even are underneath it all, then yeah, you’re in the right place. I help teens and adults understand their nervous system, their symptoms and their identity, in context. My style is chill, honest and collaborative, but I will challenge you. Think: mix of old-school therapy (introspection, patterns, real conversations) and a free-spirited, slightly blunt millennial who has both been through and seen it. Good therapy is a process. Sometimes it's deeply supporting, sometimes you'll be a bit called out.
Seeking therapy can feel intimidating, but with a safe space and laid-back environment, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow into your BEST self.
I help you understand how your nervous system and mind works, which will allow you to acknowledge the patterns you've developed in response to stress, mood and personality disorders, psychosis, or trauma. Symptoms aren't random and together we'll make sense of what's going on beneath the surface, so you can stop staying stuck and start living for you. If your mind feels loud, your anxiety is constant, or you don’t feel like yourself anymore, you’re not alone. This work is a process, but you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. You don’t need to come in with the perfect words or a clear story. Most people don’t. When you’re ready, we can start making sense of it together.
First session
My job is about understanding you, how your mind works, what you've been dealing with, and what's actually been going on beneath the surface. You don't have to have the perfect words or a clear story. Most people don't. We'll figure it out together. Our first session is about gathering as much general knowledge as I can about you. I'll ask questions about what's bringing you into therapy currently, if you have had any history with mental health services and what your experience was like, what symptoms or problems you've been struggling with, how long it has been going on, and how it has been affecting you. My goal is to have you leave our first session with more clarity, a better understanding of yourself, and a sense of where we're going next.
Strengths
My approach? Context matters. You’re more than what has happened to you. I believe healing should come with laughter, real talk, some tears, but ALWAYS zero shame. Whether you’re learning to un-trust that b*tch anxiety or need support managing the highs and lows of life, my goal is to help you feel capable, connected and unapologetically you. I believe in taking an evidence-based approach and am always grounded in science and research, however, I recognize that each individual is unique and that their experiences and struggles are going to be equally as unique. Here’s the truth: you’re the expert in your story. I’m just the guide with snacks and sarcasm. Therapy with me comes with zero shame, no fluff and obviously, a side of humor. We're going to talk about you, remember, you're the expert of your own story.. But I've been in the trenches, so my job is to get in there with you and get you the hell out.
Ideal clients
Adolescence / Teens (13-17 years old) and young adults (18-35 years old)
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a evidence-based therapy that can help individuals identify negative thought patterns and behaviours and learn new ways of thinking and behaving. I have extensive experience in using CBT to treat a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and psychosis.
Psychodynamic
A talk-based therapy that can help individuals explore and process their emotions and experiences. I use a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of each client. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I am committed to helping my clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). It’s based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), but it’s specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely. “Dialectical” means combining opposite ideas. DBT focuses on helping people accept the reality of their lives and their behaviors, as well as helping them learn to change their lives, including their unhelpful behaviors.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 104826