

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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We are dedicated to providing you with valuable resources that educate and empower you to live better. We reference authoritative sources that provide additional value, and we also enforce a tiered review process in which at least three individuals — one or more being licensed clinical experts — review and edit each piece of content before it is published. In addition, we frequently update old content to reflect the most up-to-date information. Read more about our editorial policy today.About our expert review panel & process
Thriveworks’ own licensed mental health professionals ensure that our content is accurate and truly helpful to our readers. These professionals bring extensive experience and expertise in the mental health field, which enables them to verify the integrity of our content and improve its value via their own insights and tips. Read more about our mental health experts today.Articles written or reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC


What is abstract thinking? How it works & more
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Lupcho, LPC
Megalophobia: Causes, symptoms, treatment options, and more
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Personality disorders: A detailed guide for understanding and managing personality disorders
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
What is narrative therapy? Overview, facts, and fictions
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Unlocking your potential with strength-based therapy
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Women’s mental health: Insights, strategies, and support
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW & Theresa Lupcho, LPC
Understanding and dealing with emotional manipulation tactics
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Harnessing compassion-focused therapy for healing and growth
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
“Touched out”: Coping with the overwhelming sensation of physical touch
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Lupcho, LPC
Bi-erasure: Understanding its effects and finding support
