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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CPTSD vs. PTSD: Understanding the difference and the effects of multiple traumatic experiences
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
What is only child syndrome?
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Solution-focused brief therapy: Techniques & benefits
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Why am I so sad after a vacation? How to deal with post-vacation depression
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
How long is too long without sex in a relationship?
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Welsh, LPC
What is avoidant personality disorder? Symptoms, causes, and treatment
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Fiser, PMHNP & Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Anorexia nervosa: What is it? What are the symptoms?
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
What is the bystander effect, and why does it occur?
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Illness anxiety disorder: What is hypochondria?
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
What is ADHD? A straightforward guide to symptoms, features, and treatment solutions
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Why does everyone hate me? Revealing unhelpful thought patterns and improving the way you feel
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
