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

Book a session

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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Articles written or reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Narcissistic relationship patterns: Signs, behaviors, & how to leave the relationship safely

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

How long does grief last? Exploring the grief timeline, how to cope, and more

Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC

Parental burnout: What are the signs, and how can you cope?

Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC

What is self-care? What adding self-care to your routine looks like and helpful tips to get you started

Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW

Understanding physical symptoms of grief, plus how to relieve bodily pain and fatigue while grieving

Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC

Personality disorder clusters: Discover their defining symptoms, differences between groups, and available treatments

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

CPTSD vs. PTSD: Understanding the difference and the effects of multiple traumatic experiences

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Alexandra Cromer, LPC

About our editorial policy

About our expert review panel & process

Articles written or reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Narcissistic relationship patterns: Signs, behaviors, & how to leave the relationship safely

How long does grief last? Exploring the grief timeline, how to cope, and more

Parental burnout: What are the signs, and how can you cope?

What is self-care? What adding self-care to your routine looks like and helpful tips to get you started

Understanding physical symptoms of grief, plus how to relieve bodily pain and fatigue while grieving

Personality disorder clusters: Discover their defining symptoms, differences between groups, and available treatments

CPTSD vs. PTSD: Understanding the difference and the effects of multiple traumatic experiences

Solution-focused brief therapy: Techniques & benefits

What is avoidant personality disorder? Symptoms, causes, and treatment

Anorexia nervosa: What is it? What are the symptoms?

What is the bystander effect, and why does it occur?

Illness anxiety disorder: What is hypochondria?