Hi! Welcome. I'm so glad you made the effort to reach out for help today. It is a courageous step. I would like to work with you and help you get to feeling better.
I started crisis counseling in 1979 with Cedars-Sinai Rape Response in Los Angeles. A few years later we were responding to victims of all violent crime, not just sexual assault. I attended California State University, Northridge and studied Theatre Arts and Women's Studies. After I graduated I enrolled in Antioch University, Los Angeles and where I earned my master’s degree in clinical psychology. After five years of counseling internships I received my Marriage and Family Therapist license in 1991, the same year I had my daughter.
I moved to the Eastern Sierra part of California which is a rural area and worked for Child Welfare Services for more than twenty years. I have worked for a couple of local non-profits including one for hospice as well as a domestic violence and sexual assault agency. I have also worked for the Bishop Paiute Tribe.
I have enjoyed working with teenagers and helping resolve family conflicts. I am certified in Anger Management, Workplace Bullying and Grief Recovery. I enjoy helping people learn their value and be able to treat themselves with patience and kindness, and well as develop the skills needed for self-comfort and self-calming. I want to assist people in helping themselves to feel better and increase their enjoyment of life. Life is certainly a challenge and we all need help along the way: We are not meant to go through life alone, with no support. We all need a helping hand.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties
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Alex is an amazing listener. She has an ability to help bring peace when things get hectic. She has taught me amazing life skills like boundries and self care. Alex helped me change things around for the better.
Written on Sep 16, 2020 after therapy with Alex for 2 years on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Alex is a compassionate and patient therapist. It makes a difference when you health care provider is open minded.
Written on Jun 21, 2020 after therapy with Alex for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
I've really enjoyed my sessions with Alex. This is the first time I've had counseling and she made me feel completely comfortable right away, she is an amazing listener, and offers very helpful insights that make me feel great after our sessions. Her advice and perspectives have been exactly what I've been needing to ease my anxiety, contribute to easier and restful sleep and develop a stronger belief in my own intrinsic value.
Written on Jun 11, 2020 after therapy with Alex for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Alex has been very responsive and helpful, I feel she understands what I'm saying and respects my thoughts.
Written on May 27, 2020 after therapy with Alex for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
She is very friendly and supportive. I appreciate the timely manner in which she responds and the personal interest shown.
Written on Dec 16, 2018 after therapy with Alex for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Alex is amazing. She listens and I mean LISTENS! She always gets what I’m going through, it’s uncanny. She is super responsive, soft spoken, and kind. I look forward to our sessions. Even though I’ve barely known her for a week? It seems like she’s known me forever. I highly recommend her. She’s made my life so much happier. God bless her.
Written on Aug 29, 2018 after therapy with Alex for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, eating, self esteem, and career