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
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Self-harming behavior: Alternative coping strategies and simple self-care habits for avoiding future relapses
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Anticipatory grief: Causes, symptoms & treatment
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Welsh, LPC
What are the seven stages of grief? Understanding grief after loss
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
What is the bargaining stage of grief? How to understand and work through the bargaining process after experiencing loss
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Anger and anxiety: Understanding the connection, and how to process what you’re feeling
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Welsh, LPC
How to get out of a funk: Helpful tips & suggestions
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Welsh, LPC
Sexual trauma: What are the effects? And what treatment options are available?
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Welsh, LPC
What is avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder? Common symptoms and causes of ARFID
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
How to stop overthinking in a relationship: Tips, tools, and what might be behind this unhelpful thinking style
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
What are some helpful journal prompts for anxiety and depression? The benefits of journaling and 5 journaling prompts for mental health
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Parents and teachers: Work together to identify learning disorders in kids and help them learn and live well
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
