Therapist profile
Alexandra Brink, LPC
Pennsylvania
LPC in Pennsylvania - Anxiety and Anger support
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC009111; LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00913800
- NPI1013354075
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Client-centered work
- CBT and mindfulness
- Solution-focused tools
About Alexandra
Alexandra Brink is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, family issues, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Alexandra also notes additional focus areas including autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, family of origin issues, and postpartum-related concerns.
Alexandra trained in clinical mental health therapy and has a background in marriage and family studies. Early in her career she worked with children who had mood, behavior, or developmental challenges. More recently she has focused on treating adults, especially for anxiety and related concerns. Her work draws on common practical techniques rather than only one fixed method.
Her in-room style leans toward client-centered care with a solution-focused emphasis. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools when they fit the situation. Motivational Interviewing techniques and solution-focused strategies also appear in her work when goals call for them.
Alexandra pays attention to physical health and life circumstances as part of therapy. She says examining body, mind, and spiritual concerns can affect how someone progresses. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and aims to understand where each person is coming from before moving into skills and strategies.
Outside of practice she lives near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and balances part-time work with family life and parenting three children. She has personal experience with chronic illness and major life changes and says those experiences inform her perspective when supporting others.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns, helps clarify goals, and supports the person in making decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, anger, panic, and low mood through exercises and real-world practice. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve attention, which can help with stress and anger regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alexandra will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and life situation. That usually means trying a few techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter focused check-ins, or remove travel time. These practical benefits often let people try tools between sessions and apply them in everyday settings.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting and family concerns, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is largely client-centered with a solution-focused emphasis. She also draws on CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in mental health settings, including work with children earlier in her career and more recent focus on adults.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from the Pittsburgh, PA area.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session 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?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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