(she/her)
My name is Alex and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I work with children, teenagers, adults and families to help them get their needs met despite any barriers in the way (mental health, stigma, society). I am experienced with folks seeking gentle guidance as well as folks in active crisis and everything in-between. I have a special interest in viewing concerns from an attachment lens as I believe that informs communication and relationship patterns for both children and adults.
During the first session, we will first review practice policies (billing, information sharing, emergency procedures). Then we will explore past and present factors contributing to the presenting issue that brought you to therapy. If we both feel that this presenting issue is something I can assist with, we will create a treatment plan.
My greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to listen and reflect, provide warmth and care, and consistently seek feedback. I practice challenging the judgments I have in my daily life so that I can listen and reflect in session without judgement. I have empathy for the folks I work with and show that through warmth in tone and care in my approach. Finally, I seek to know how I could have improved on a session and how closely our session aligned to our treatment plan.
I am best positioned to help folks who need gentle, but firm support. I believe people do the best they can with the resources they have at the time so I work to increase those internal resources - knowledge of self, knowledge of others, coping strategies, increasing cognitive flexibility, as well as how to approach problem-solving.
Attachment-based
I use attachment-based treatment to assist clients in understanding how their early attachment informs their communication and relationships with others.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Some clients find exploring the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors helpful to improving their mood and functioning.
Family Therapy
Family therapy can help clients learn how to express their needs in way that their family can appreciate to get their needs met. Often times family fall into unhelpful communication patterns where all parties are left feeling unheard and unseen.