Alex Martone

Hi, I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a UConn alumna with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development (2019) and a Master’s degree in Social Work (2021), and I bring a decade of experience in healthcare across settings including schools, hospitals, the legal system, and crisis services. My clinical interests include anxiety, ADHD, trauma, conflict management, and navigating life transitions, and I incorporate approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to help clients build confidence and develop tools that work for them. As a new mom, I appreciate how life’s transitions can bring a mix of joy, uncertainty, and unexpected challenges. I strive to create a warm, judgment-free space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to navigate life in a way that feels right for you.

I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as your full, authentic self, without pressure to have everything figured out. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that, at the end of the day, we’re all human, navigating life the best we can with the tools and experiences we have. I value creating a space where you feel safe to be honest, explore the messy parts of life, and give yourself grace through periods of uncertainty and change. I hope to help you recognize your strengths, build self-compassion, and feel less alone in whatever you may be navigating. You don’t need to have all the answers or know exactly where to start. We’ll meet you where you are and figure things out together!

Starting therapy can feel exciting, intimidating, or somewhere in between, and all of those feelings are welcome. Our first session is an opportunity to get to know one another, begin building a connection, and explore what has brought you to therapy and what you hope to get out of our time together. We’ll talk about your needs, expectations, and any questions or uncertainties you may have, while making space for you to share as much or as little as feels comfortable. My hope is that you leave feeling heard, supported, and a little more at ease knowing that therapy is a space we’ll shape together. There’s no expectation to have everything figured out or to know exactly where to start, showing up is enough.