About Alexia
Hi, I'm Alexia
From a young age, I felt a deep calling to help others. I have always been drawn to understanding people's emotions and experiences, and I found great fulfillment in being a source of support and guidance for those around me. This natural inclination eventually led me to pursue a career in therapy.
At the heart of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I became a therapist because I value genuine, empathetic connections. I believe that these connections are the foundation for effective therapeutic work and lasting change.
On a personal note, I’m a wife and mother of two who enjoys exercising, reading, traveling, and spending time with my family and fur babies.
My Approach
My approach to therapy involves engaging individuals as the expert of their own experiences,values, and identities. I blend traditional psychotherapeutic theories with cutting-edge evidence-based techniques, tailored toward each client's individual needs and preferences. I blend elements of Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, neuroscience and somatic psychotherapy.
My goal is to provide a warm and interactive safe space where clients feel validated, seen, and heard while reflecting, offering direct feedback, and respectfully challenging beliefs that might be getting in the way of their happiness. This approach is inspired by the transformations that can occur when an individual is met and understood emotionally in a place where they have not been before.
Education & Trainings
I’m a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work and Bachelor's degree in Psychology, both from Florida Atlantic University.
I have extensive training and experience in numerous evidence-based treatment modalities including Internal Family Systems, Attachment Based Therapy, EMDRIA-Approved Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Training (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Crisis Intervention Team Training.
Address
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33412
Phone
561-485-7692
alexia@pivotalpyschotherapypractice.com