Alexandra is a licensed clinical social worker based in NJ. Currently, Alexandra specializes in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders that result in low self-esteem, social phobias and unfulfilling relationships. She has also been trained as a call handler at the National Eating Disorders Association(NEDA) and has experience supporting individuals and their families with eating disorders.
Alexandra typically incorporates compassion-focused therapy for individuals to foster forgiveness towards themselves and others. This approach has been known to dramatically reduce rates of anxiety and depression by lowering levels of shame, guilt and self-criticism and elevating feelings of connection to others. Alexandra also provides ERP(exposure response prevention therapy for OCD & social phobias) and weaves in mindfulness-based approaches to increase awareness of the mind-body connection.
Alexandra's aim is to help individuals feel at peace, fulfilled in their lives and hopeful for the future. Alexandra's goal is to make all clients feel heard, understood and validated while simultaneously challenging and empowering them to work towards their goals.
