I meet my patients right where they are, emotionally, especially in terms of encouraging feelings of emotional safety. I work with my patients on their agenda and goals for therapy and life; to patiently move through and past dilemmas, challenges, and difficulties towards inner emotional and social peace, and physical well-being. 
My career in clinical mental health began in 1995, and has included work with children and their guardians (parents, grandparents and caretakers) in community-based clinics, public schools; with adults suffering from severe mental illness, and in clinical and administrative supervision, consulting and program administration. 
I provided pro-bono individual therapy for US Military Veterans just returning from Afghanistan, Iraq, etc., and I have worked with children, parents and guardians in the child welfare system, in the homes of parents and children 0-to-3 years old in Early Intervention, and with children and families in youth development. I have also worked in the role of  insurance company Clinical Care Manager and advocate in managed Medicaid, Medicare, Long Term Care, and FIDA as well as clinical utilization management and clinical review.  My most recent specialization is in the support of patients  suffering from Dementia, Spinal disabilities, and Chronic diseases,and their support persons (family, caretakers, etc.)
Alex's therapy practice specializes in the use of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy that addresses anger, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, substance use and abuse, sleep disturbanceand insomnia, ADHD, and Trauma/PTSD. 
 
Therapy and counseling services are available via secure online video (and in-person once  social/physical distancing recommendations have been relaxed). Get in touch to set up a free consultation or use the contact form at the bottom of this page.