- Collaborative approach
- Goal focused work
- Practical coping skills
About Alexandra
Alexandra Conrad is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience. She brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to sessions and aims to help people handle anxiety, stress, and life changes. She works in Connecticut and communicates in English.
Her work is collaborative and straightforward. She focuses on building goals into real steps people can take between sessions. Conversations may bring up strong feelings, and she helps clients use those moments to build confidence and coping skills. She often mixes cognitive behavior techniques with skills from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to tailor each plan.
Alexandra has worked in community settings, schools, outpatient clinics, and crisis environments. That background informs how she responds when problems feel urgent or overwhelming. She also has experience supporting people through depression, relationship challenges, issues with self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions she uses narrative therapy ideas to help people reframe their stories and find practical next steps. Her style aims to be both productive and approachable, with an emphasis on connecting personally while staying focused on goals. She values keeping people safe and supported within their communities.
People who choose her often want clear tools for panic, anxiety, and mood concerns along with a therapist who will collaborate on realistic plans. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. It aims to create a space where people can be heard and make their own choices about change, which can help with anxiety and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical exercises to reduce panic, manage worry, and change unhelpful patterns through short, focused practice. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and clearer communication. Those skills can be useful when panic or intense emotions make daily life hard. Finding the right approach is a team effort. She will work with each person to choose and adapt methods that match goals and preferences. That shared decision-making helps keep sessions relevant and realistic. For online work, please confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Many people find virtual therapy helps fit care into busy days, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to keep regular appointments. Other practical benefits include using shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and selecting options that suit energy or bandwidth needs. Licensed professionals can still teach skill-based exercises, review homework, and guide practice between sessions with the same collaborative focus described above.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style focused on building goals into concrete steps and teaching practical coping skills.
What is her background and experience?
She has 18 years of experience in community settings, schools, outpatient clinics, crisis work, and with individuals in state hospital care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a CT LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
In which languages can someone work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.