

Licensed Professional Counselor
Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from Virginia Tech; Master of Education (MEd) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the College of William & Mary
Expertise
Self-esteem, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, and eating disorders
Alexandra “Alex” Cromer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 4 years of experience partnering with adults, families, adolescents, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma-related disorders.
Alex utilizes relational, collaborative, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, person-centered, and emotionally-focused approaches to therapy, always maintaining the creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique client.
Learn more about Alex and schedule an appointment with her here.
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Adult ADHD: How symptoms change, why diagnosis matters, and what treatment can do
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Breaking the silence on parental estrangement: Why it happens and how to reconnect
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
How to cope with anticipatory grief—before it’s time to say goodbye
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
I’m lonely in my marriage. How can I reconnect with my partner?

Future faking: How to spot and respond to this relationship red flag
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Is your family too close? Understanding enmeshment and how to heal
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPCMedically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC

The real guide to dopamine detox: pros, cons, and practical ways to try it
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPCMedically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC

What are daddy issues? Understanding the impact of negative father-child relationships on adults
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Why is everyone talking about cortisol? Here’s what you need to know
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
5 fast ways to calm down when you need it most
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC