Avery Alexander , LCSW

Avery Alexander brings a long-standing commitment to community-centered work and a desire to help people find belonging and practical tools for change. Raised in Oakland, Avery developed an early appreciation for how community ties shape wellbeing and carried that perspective into volunteer roles with multiple non-profit organizations, mentoring at community centers, and outreach through an Oakland-based non-profit. Those experiences inspired a career focused on supporting diverse populations and helping individuals pursue their goals.

Avery earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a focus on Counseling from Northeastern University in Boston, followed by a Master of Social Work from Simmons College. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - Avery holds clinical training to provide psychotherapy and social work services. In practice Avery integrates a multicultural lens and draws on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and narrative therapy to tailor care to each person’s context.

Avery works with a range of concerns including anxiety, mood disturbances, psychosis, adjustment challenges, trauma and stress-related issues, substance use, ADHD, anger and control difficulties, body image and attachment issues. Her approach emphasizes understanding each person’s story and building practical strategies that support coping, connection, and forward movement.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual’s perspective, prioritizing empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals. It helps people who need a supportive space to explore identity, relationships, and life transitions while guiding them to build their own solutions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with coping by teaching practical strategies to change patterns that maintain distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially helpful for intense mood swings, anger, relationship conflicts, and situations that feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Avery works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting techniques from these models to create a plan that fits each person’s life. Licensed professionals and therapists will guide adjustments over time as priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, plus live chat and text-based messaging options - so people can access care from home, work, or while traveling. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to stay connected with a therapist between appointments when additional support is helpful.