- Family patterns
- Parenting support
- CBT and IFS
About Alexandra
Alexandra "Alex" Dow is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor in North Carolina and South Carolina with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns and supports people facing parenting challenges and compassion fatigue. Alex also lists attention-related struggles and trauma and abuse as areas she addresses.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on current problems and steps that can reduce distress right away. Goals are set together and revisited so progress can be tracked week to week.
Alex draws on several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation grounded in the person's priorities and experience. Internal Family Systems is used to understand different internal parts that influence reactions and relationships.
Her work includes attention to family of origin issues and blended family dynamics. That means looking at the roles and expectations people grew up with and how those patterns show up now. Sessions commonly address communication patterns, control issues, guilt and forgiveness within family relationships.
Alex has experience across settings and with a diverse client base. She aims for straightforward sessions that combine practical tools with deeper reflection. People who want clear steps and a focus on family patterns often find this approach helpful.
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's concerns. It helps people clarify what matters most to them and set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape the plan for short-term coping skills and longer-term changes.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow sessions during a break at work or from another convenient location, which helps maintain consistency while balancing family and caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, including parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, trauma and ADHD-related struggles.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine practical steps for immediate relief with collaborative goal-setting and regular review of progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional counseling experience in a variety of settings.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds LMFT and LPC credentials and is licensed in South Carolina and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and 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.
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