What are abandonment issues? Causes, symptoms, and how to overcome them
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFTMedically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
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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Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
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