Karen Alexander

I believe therapy should feel like a real conversation with a real person. I’m warm and compassionate, but I’m also honest and direct—I won’t judge you, but I won’t simply tell you what you want to hear, either. I’ll laugh with you, ask the questions that may be uncomfortable, and challenge you when I believe it could help. I care about my clients and genuinely love this work. You can expect me to be present, engaged, ethical, and respectful of your boundaries while creating a space where you can be fully yourself.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, individualized, and focused on both insight and practical change. I believe it is important to understand not only what you are experiencing now, but also the experiences and patterns that may be influencing how you think, feel, and respond today.

I draw from EMDR, CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy, depending on what fits your needs and goals. Sometimes therapy involves processing past experiences, sometimes it means learning new skills and strategies, and often it is a combination of both.

I want therapy to be a place where you can better understand yourself while also developing the tools and confidence to navigate life differently. My goal is not simply to help you feel better in the moment, but to help you build greater awareness, resilience, and lasting change.

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and talk about what brought you to therapy and what you hope to get from it. I’ll guide the conversation with questions about your current concerns and relevant history, but you don’t need to have everything figured out beforehand.

We’ll also discuss how I work and whether my approach feels like a good fit for you. From there, we’ll identify where to begin and work together toward your goals.