Alexandra Tesnakis, LMHC

My clients describe me as:

I show up every day as my authentic self and work to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental and accepting space.

Something to know about my approach is:

I work from a client-centered approach that is trauma-informed, queer positive and anti-oppressive. In my work I utilize a variety of evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, Mindfulness and Relational Therapy.

Together, we will:

I want to help you build empathy for yourself, build insight into relational patterns that are holding you back, and build emotional regulation skills. Therapy isn’t easy,but I promise to be there as a guide and support while you move towards growth.

I specialize in working with people who:

I find I do my best work with youth and millennial adults who struggle with childhood and complex trauma, post-traumatic stress, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem, self-worth, relational trauma, anxiety and depression.

I became a therapist because:

I’ve been on both sides of the couch and know how truly important a strong therapeutic relationship is to a person’s growth.