Dr. Alexander Bacher

Dr. Bacher is a holistic, trauma-informed psychologist with over 15 years experience working at many of the top residential treatment centers in the U.S. and Europe. He specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and addiction. Dr. Bacher completed his undergraduate work in Psychology at Georgetown University, and his Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. His dissertation research focused on Positive Psychology--specifically meaning making--and how to cultivate positive strengths in individuals.

Dr. B uses a combination of trauma-informed cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as humanistic-existential based insight-oriented therapy. He compassionately help clients understand who they are, why they do what they do, and how past traumas have contributed to negative core beliefs and dysfunctional thoughts which fuel addictive and destructive behavioral patterns in their lives. You can be addicted to almost anything in life – drugs, alcohol, food, sex, work, fitness, gambling, emotional states and ways of being, etc., – and even if the problem isn’t the same, the underlying issues often are. As a therapist, the key is being a great listener and having empathy for whatever my clients are facing—creating a safe space and container where you are able to be completely open and honest—without any fear of judgment.

Dr. B's approach to therapy is rooted in a humanistic/existential conceptual framework, and incorporates mindfulness based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Brainspotting, psychedelic-assisted therapy and microdose coaching.

Our first session together will consist of me getting to know you on a very deep level by gathering information from all areas of your life--past, present, and where you would like to go in your future. Think of it as me gathering all the pieces of the puzzle that is your life, so I can have as deep and full an understanding as to who you are, why you do what you do, and what is getting in the way of healing and accessing your full potential and functioning.