Alex Leljedal

I’m an LCSW working with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. Many of the people I see are navigating identity questions, relationship struggles, trauma, or burnout, often alongside anxiety or depression. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with people healing from painful experiences, including religious harm. I’m also working on my dissertation for a PhD in psychology, which feeds my curiosity about the “why” behind what you’re going through.

I’ll meet you where you are and help you understand both why you feel the way you do and what to do about it. I draw mainly from ACT, DBT, CBT, and emotion-focused therapy, tailored to you rather than following a script. Expect a warm, collaborative space with some humor, where you’ll feel understood and also gently challenged.

Our first session is mostly about getting to know you: what brings you in, what you’d like to change, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Feel free to ask me anything about how I work. By the end, we’ll have a sense of whether we’re a good fit and a few first goals to start with.