Therapist in Portland, Oregon Alexandria Schweitzer, Therapist

Alexandria received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and German Language from University of Portland in 2015. She received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Portland State University in 2018. She holds certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through NBCC as well as licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through the state of Oregon. Alexandria has been working with children, adolescents, and adults in the mental health field for over 7 years, working in various clinical settings and with varying diagnoses. Alexandria’s philosophy is that all people have the desire to create positive changes in their lives and strive for wellness. She approaches therapy from the perspective that we each come from a family system that has an influence on us through roles, values, belief systems, and behavior patterns. She works from an approach highlighting the interconnectedness between the body, mind, and spirit, and wishes to help clients reach awareness of the interplay between thoughts and actions, highlighting an acceptance of emotions and values behind behavior. Her approach to counseling is an integrative approach that draws from person-centered and cognitive behavioral theories (CBT) of counseling and draws techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Expressive Arts and Play Therapies, Narrative and Attachment focused therapies. Outside of work, Alex is an avid runner, having run multiple marathons and ultramarathons, enjoys hiking, taking her dog for walks, playing with her two kids, cooking, and reading.