Evidence-based treatment through a holistic lens
About Me, Alex
Owner, therapist, recovering perfectionist.
My therapy style is genuine, warm, and direct. I am fiercely dedicated to helping you find your direction in living a values-focused, fulfilling life, and promise we can have some fun along the way. I love finding humor in the absurdness of how unhelpful our minds can be! This has shown to be incredibly effective within a comfortable, supportive relationship. I’m not afraid to call you on your “stuff,” and like to operate in the space where compassion meets accountability. Because, more than anything, I want to see you living the life you deserve.
A few years into practicing as a therapist, it became harder and harder to ignore the impact nutrition and environment has on our psychological functioning. As I set out to learn more, I quickly learned there is no shortage of wellness and nutrition information out there, but it can be messy and conflicting (and sometimes, just straight up wrong!) So, I became Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition to ensure I am providing recommendations not only tailored to you, but supported by science. My practice combines evidenced-based mental health treatment with the whole-body approach that the psychology and medical fields often lack. Learning is one of my core values, and I dedicate time each week to study, collaborate, and sharpen my knowledge about “what’s out there” and what works.
Outside of the therapy room, I can be found trying new foods, trying my best with plants, constantly decorating and re-decorating, and spending time with friends, family, and my dog, Archie. I appreciate a good NY bagel, a good pen (Pilot G-2, specifically), the opportunity to explore new places, and always a good laugh.
Training, Qualifications & Licensure
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work, Clinical | University of Pennsylvania, 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology | University of Delaware, 2013
Bachelor of Science, Clinical Human Services | University of Delaware, 2013
CERTIFICATION
Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition | National Association of Nutrition Professionals, 2022
Certificate, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner | Nutritional Therapy Association, 2021
LICENSURE
23062 | Maryland
CW022258 | Pennsylvania
Maryland Board Approved Social Work Supervisor
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSTY
I am committed to ongoing learning and reflection to understand how intersecting identities contribute to one’s lived experience. My goal is to be a compassionate resource and advocate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious identities, and sizes.
TRAINING
My experience ranges from working with persistent, severe mental illness in a private, inpatient psychiatric facility to individual outpatient therapy at Johns Hopkins Bayview. Here, I developed experience with a range of mental health disorders, and developed my specialization within the Anxiety Disorders Clinic. I have attended the Behavior Therapy Training Institute offered by the IOCDF, an 3-day intensive training in exposure and response prevention for OCD.
MEMBERSHIPS
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP)
THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
I find most success with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I also incorporate mind-body techniques such as mindfulness and nutritional therapy.
I am passionate about advocating for treatment that works and staying up to date on the latest, most beneficial treatments. Learn more about I-CBT here.
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