- Person-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness techniques
About Alexandra
Alexandra Brink is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with ten years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting concerns, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also notes additional focus on family of origin issues, caregiver stress, perinatal concerns, and social anxiety.
Alex began her training with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Therapy and has experience across different settings. Early in her career she worked with children who had mood, behavior, or developmental differences. More recently she has focused on adults, especially anxiety and related concerns.
Her usual way of working is person-centered and solution-focused. That means conversations center on what matters to the client and on practical steps to address problems. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness strategies when they fit a person’s needs.
Alexandra often considers the whole picture - physical health, mental health, and spiritual concerns - when deciding what to try next. She says a strong working relationship is important and aims to understand where a person is coming from before moving forward. She is open to drawing from several approaches rather than relying on a single method.
Outside of practice she spends time with her three children and balances part-time work with family life in the Pittsburgh area. She has personal experience with chronic illness and with major life changes, and that informs how she relates to people facing grief or long-term health challenges.
Therapeutic approaches used and how online sessions work
Alexandra uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective so they feel heard and can decide next steps. That approach is helpful for people sorting through family patterns, parenting stress, or relationship issues.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns because it breaks problems into manageable steps.
Mindfulness techniques are part of her work when noticing stress and bodily reactions matters. Simple mindfulness practices can help with anxiety, self-regulation, and responding differently to old family patterns.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Alexandra will talk with a client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The choice of techniques is shaped by the person’s preferences, symptoms, and day-to-day life demands.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or medical needs. They can allow shorter check-ins, less travel time, and easier access when someone is managing chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus family of origin issues and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is mainly person-centered and solution-focused, with practical steps and collaborative goal-setting during sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience and has worked with both children earlier in her career and adults more recently.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) holding PA LPC and NJ LPC credentials and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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