Alex A. Messbarger

Therapist

Approach to Therapy

Alex believes in working in partnership with clients, utilizing their strengths to help them sort out their challenges and achieve their goals. Through her work, she is passionate about fostering a safe, healing and nonjudgmental space where clients can tell their story, gain insight into how that has impacted them, and create a new reality that is more fulfilling.

Experience

lex is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She received her Master of Social Work from Columbia University on the clinical track with a concentration in Mental Health. Alex has experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed Care. She is invested in an approach emphasizing a more integrative, dynamic, and holistic take on mental health, identifying all aspects of an individual’s life that impact their wellbeing.

Specialties

Anxiety, Career Challenges, Compassion Fatigue, Coping with Life Changes, Depression, Family Conflicts, Grief & Loss, Relationship Challenges, Self Esteem and Confidence, Stress Management, Trauma and Abuse

Hobbies and Interests

Alex is also a Reiki Master and in her free time, she enjoys traveling, writing poetry and making jewelry.

"Only two things can reveal life’s great secrets: suffering and love. - Paulo Coelho "

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Language

English

Licensed in

New York

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