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Alexandra Stone

Alexandra Stone, LCMHC

North Carolina

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Licensed counselor - mood and trauma

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Self-esteem work
  • Bipolar and depression

About Alexandra

Alexandra Stone is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. Alexandra lists additional focus areas including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and caregiver stress.

She keeps sessions clear and practical. Conversations are shaped around what feels most urgent to the client. Alexandra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts the pace to each person’s situation. Expect a straightforward way of talking through feelings, patterns, and short-term goals.

Her work often centers on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep guilt or shame circulating. She helps people notice patterns that fuel harsh self-judgment and tries out different ways of responding. This can include small experiments between sessions to test new responses in daily life.

Alexandra also addresses problems that commonly come with mood and trauma, such as disrupted sleep, avoidance, and intense worry. She explains steps plainly and checks in about how each approach feels for the client. Progress is tracked through regular review and adjusted as needed.

Sessions are conducted in English. People considering therapy are encouraged to confirm session formats and scheduling details before booking. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit them

Alexandra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive approaches help people identify worrying or self-critical thoughts, test whether those thoughts are accurate, and practice alternative, more balanced ways of thinking. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, and guilt that centers on self-judgment.

She also draws on behavioral strategies that break patterns of avoidance and encourage small, manageable experiments. These steps are designed to reduce intense reactions over time by rehearsing new responses and building confidence in everyday situations. That work often pairs well with mood-related concerns like bipolar disorder.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alexandra will work collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques to try first, based on current needs, goals, and what feels manageable. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods when something isn’t working.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits help people sustain consistent work on guilt, shame, mood, and anxiety without promising a specific outcome.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and self-esteem concerns. Additional areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related topics.

How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?

She uses evidence-based techniques to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep guilt and shame active. Sessions focus on practical steps to notice, challenge, and try different responses to those feelings.

How much experience does she have working with these concerns?

She has seven years of professional experience supporting people with mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. That background informs how she structures sessions and follows up on progress.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - licensed in North Carolina. Sessions are offered to people located in that state.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she provide?

The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details can be confirmed during the sign-up process.

How do I start working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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