I am Alexandrea Long, the founder of Live Consciously, PLLC. I am originally from Houston, Texas. I joined the army in 2009 and moved to Killeen, Texas. After finishing my military commitment, I decided to get out of the service and follow my passion. As a survivor of my own childhood trauma, my goal has always been to help facilitate healing for others. I strive to help others take off the burden of shame and step into their true identity of self-love and worthiness. To live consciously means to be intentional about who you want to be in life and become it. To do this we must become aware of the unconscious beliefs and unresolved traumas that have been running our lives for use. In order to do this, we must cultivate awareness. Through awareness we gain understanding, through understanding we gain compassion, through compassion we gain love for ourselves, and through love, we gain healing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with individuals who have experienced a wide range of trauma, including military-related, childhood and relational trauma; as well as, domestic violence, sexual assault and more. I obtained my master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas-Arlington. I am an Army veteran as well as a devoted mother who is determined to break generational trauma.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions we will get to know one another. Then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), childhood trauma, relational issues/trauma, emotional disorders/issues, military-related trauma, anger management, and transitional life issues. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to include, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Experience, psychodynamics, emotion regulation, mindfulness skills, and more.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
When we experience childhood trauma with no resolution it inevitably leads to an adult life full of relational and interpersonal “difficulties.” This is called “complex trauma” in the psychology world, which leads to lifelong issues and labels such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, relational problems, and more. My approach starts off with helping you understand that you are not to blame for this. Instead of asking “What is wrong with you,” I ask, “What has happened to you?” Through this, we discover the true roots of your suffering and help resolve the wounds, so that you can live the healthy life you truly deserve.