Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Alexandra Conrad, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 58.016149
- NPI
- 1316196132
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Alexandra supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Alexandra
Alexandra Conrad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with 18 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with a wide range of related difficulties including attachment issues, communication problems, control issues, and mood disorders.
She trained in psychology and social work and has worked in community settings, outpatient clinics, schools, and crisis contexts. That background means she is used to practical problems that affect daily life, including substance-related issues, domestic violence, and post-traumatic stress. Her experience includes helping people who feel isolated, empty, or stuck in midlife transitions.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions involve setting goals, practicing skills, and talking through strong emotions when they come up. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room.
Alexandra mixes cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior ideas to teach concrete coping tools. She also uses motivational interviewing and narrative therapy to help people clarify what they want and rewrite troublesome patterns. In practice this can look like skill drills, goal-setting, and examining the stories people tell themselves.
People who choose her usually want focused, practical work that connects to everyday responsibilities - family, school, work, and health. The emphasis is on learning recognizable skills and making changes that fit real life.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what the client says matters most. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist center the client's priorities and respond to whatever feels most pressing that day.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change them. Online CBT typically uses short exercises, worksheets, and behavioral experiments that can be done between sessions to address anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete coping tools for strong emotions and relationship stress. Delivered remotely, DBT skills teaching can include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication practice that translate well to phone or video check-ins.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a skill-focused plan for a few sessions and adjusting based on how it feels.
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm what session types are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so sessions can occur around work, school, and family obligations.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like substance issues and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She sets goals, teaches skills, and talks through strong emotions while helping people apply strategies to daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of experience working in community settings, outpatient clinics, schools, and crisis situations.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers