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Alexandra Conrad, LCSW

Collaborative therapy grounded in strengths and skill building
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationship and communication help
  • Confidence and motivation building

About Alexandra Conrad

Alexandra Conrad, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 18 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and adults. She earned a BA with high honors in Psychology from Clark University and later completed her MSW (Master of Social Work) at Boston College. Her background includes work across community-based programs, outpatient clinics, school settings, crisis situations, and state hospital levels of care, giving her a broad perspective on how stressors show up across different environments and stages of life.

Alexandra focuses on building a collaborative therapeutic relationship that helps clients feel at ease while working toward meaningful, realistic change. Sessions are designed to turn goals into day-to-day progress, with room for strong emotions as well as steady reinforcement of confidence and existing strengths. She has experience helping with stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression, along with coping through major life changes.

Her style blends evidence-informed skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while also drawing from Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy. Alexandra values creative rapport-building and aims to keep sessions productive and engaging as clients and families work toward increased stability and well-being within their communities.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Alexandra Conrad have?

Alexandra Conrad has 18 years of experience providing therapy and support to clients.

Is Alexandra Conrad a licensed therapist?

Yes. Alexandra Conrad is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Her license is CT LCSW 58.016149.

In which languages does Alexandra Conrad provide therapy?

Alexandra Conrad provides therapy in English.

Where is Alexandra Conrad located?

Alexandra Conrad is located in Connecticut.

How can I work with Alexandra Conrad as my therapist?

You can work with Alexandra Conrad through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to choose the format that best fits your schedule and comfort level.

Does Alexandra Conrad work with international clients?

Yes. Alexandra Conrad works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Alexandra Conrad cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Skill-Based Online Therapy With a Collaborative Approach

Alexandra Conrad incorporates practical, structured methods while keeping the relationship collaborative and supportive. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), clients learn to notice how patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and then practice new ways of responding that can be especially helpful for stress, anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for handling intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress without getting pulled into unhelpful reactions. Motivational Interviewing can also be woven in to help clients clarify what matters most, strengthen follow-through, and work through ambivalence around change in a respectful, non-pressuring way.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alexandra works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, then adjusts the pace and tools so therapy feels relevant and workable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to stay consistent when life is busy, to continue support during transitions, and to choose a format that fits comfort level and daily routines.

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