About Alexandra
Alexandra Girardi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, and those looking to build self-esteem and confidence. Alexandra emphasizes practical support and clear steps rather than long lectures.
She aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and doable. Her work centers on the client’s own strengths and life story. She treats each person as the expert on their experience and helps them use what they already know to move forward.
Background and approach
Conversations are grounded and straightforward, with an emphasis on small, testable changes that reduce distress. Clients often bring worries about relationships, communication problems, or feeling isolated. Alexandra also supports people facing life transitions and those who want coaching-style guidance to meet personal goals.
She helps people talk through forgiveness, self-love, and rebuilding motivation when it fades. With five years of professional experience, Alexandra balances practical tools with steady encouragement. She helps people break big problems into manageable steps.
The focus is on everyday skills that fit into real life. Sessions aim to leave people with clearer next steps and a sense that progress is possible. Alexandra offers a supportive presence while encouraging action.
Her approach is collaborative and rooted in respect for each person’s choices and pace.
Approaches that help with anxiety and everyday stress
Alexandra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills for anxiety and stress through step-by-step strategies. This helps people notice what triggers worry and practice new ways to respond that reduce intensity over time.Another method she draws on focuses on improving communication and relationships by teaching clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries. This approach is useful for reducing recurring conflict and for people who feel isolated or stuck in patterns that undermine self-esteem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alexandra collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and daily life. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is working or needs to change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions, do shorter check-ins, or fit support into a busy day. These options help people keep momentum and access therapy around other responsibilities.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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