Hi! I'm Alex and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach to therapy is integrative and eclectic, but it is individualized to each client because no two people are exactly the same. That being said, I have found my focus areas are largely anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions and self-esteem. My approach I use an integrative approach to therapy, but the most common approaches I draw from are psychodynamic (for exploring early life experiences, relationships, and family), mindfulness based techniques (for more tangible ways of addressing things like anxiety, stress, and unhelpful thought patterns), as well as attachment theory (for exploring our current and past relationships and understanding relational patterns). My focus I work with a wide range of clients based on age, ethnicity, and other identifying characteristics. However, if I had to break it down more specifically, I believe the most common focuses of therapy are anxiety, relationships, life transitions (or change), and self-esteem building. My communication style I believe my communication is kind, compassionate, and direct. I hope that people feel heard, validated, and empathized during our sessions. My journey to mental healthcare I come from a family of mental health professionals so I was introduced to the power of therapy and healing from a young age, but I chose this career on my own accord. I've always been curious about life and people, and fascinated by storytelling. Being a therapist allows me the greatest privilege of not only understanding but also being involved in a positive way in someone's story before, during and after therapy. My goals for you I think goal setting is important right from the get-go. There's a reason why someone seeks support, and I think it's important, if not necessary, to recognize that and use it as a north star. Of course life happens and things change, which might mean we need to adapt and that's okay.