- CBT and DBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative approaches
About Alexandra
Alexandra Conrad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 18 years of practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, communication problems, control issues, addiction, and guilt and shame.
She trained through a BA in psychology and a Master of Social Work, then practiced across community settings, outpatient clinics, schools, crisis services, and state hospital care. That range shaped a practical approach to problems that often feel overwhelming or stuck.
Sessions are collaborative. She uses a blend of cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior techniques, with elements from motivational interviewing and narrative therapy. Conversations can include skill practice, reframing unhelpful thoughts, and examining the stories people tell about themselves.
Alexandra describes therapy as work that can stir strong feelings while also building confidence and capacity. She aims to make goals concrete and to keep people connected to daily life and community supports. Guilt and shame are named among the topics she attends to when they come up in therapy.
Her background includes work with crisis situations and clients in higher levels of care, which informs how she manages intense emotions and safety concerns. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients; anyone considering sessions should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person’s own goals. It emphasizes understanding the person’s perspective and helping them make choices that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Alexandra will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying skill-based CBT exercises, practicing DBT coping skills, or reworking personal narratives using narrative therapy techniques.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can more readily attend from their day. Licensed professionals adapt techniques like behavioral experiments, skills coaching, and structured homework to work in digital sessions when the format supports it.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, addiction, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses a mix of cognitive behavioral and narrative techniques to examine unhelpful thoughts and the stories that maintain shame. Sessions often include practical skills and reflective conversation.
What experience does she bring?
She has 18 years of experience working in community settings, outpatient clinics, schools, crisis services, and state hospital levels of care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CT LCSW, and practices from Connecticut.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.