Licensed Professional Counselor

Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from Virginia Tech; Master of Education (MEd) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the College of William & Mary

Expertise

Self-esteem, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, and eating disorders

Book a session

Alexandra “Alex” Cromer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 4 years of experience partnering with adults, families, adolescents, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma-related disorders.

Alex utilizes relational, collaborative, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, person-centered, and emotionally-focused approaches to therapy, always maintaining the creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique client.

Learn more about Alex and schedule an appointment with her here.

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Articles written or reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Why letting things go is so hard (and how to finally do it)

Why letting things go is so hard (and how to finally do it)

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Could attachment therapy help you heal? Here’s what to know

Could attachment therapy help you heal? Here’s what to know

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC & Theresa Lupcho, LPC

A parent’s guide to understanding and supporting a teen with depression

A parent’s guide to understanding and supporting a teen with depression

Clinically reviewed by Theresa Lupcho, LPC & Alexandra Cromer, LPC

“I don’t want to do anything”: Why you might feel this way and how to start moving forward

“I don’t want to do anything”: Why you might feel this way and how to start moving forward

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC & Evan Csir, LPC

Inner child healing: How to care for the hurt parts of you

Inner child healing: How to care for the hurt parts of you

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC & Theresa Lupcho, LPC

Depression symptoms: How to recognize the signs and what to do next

Depression symptoms: How to recognize the signs and what to do next

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Medically reviewed by George Ramos, PMHNP-BC

How to heal from abandonment issues: 4 pieces of advice to light the way

How to heal from abandonment issues: 4 pieces of advice to light the way

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Why am I crying for no reason? 8 reasons why you’re randomly crying

Why am I crying for no reason? 8 reasons why you’re randomly crying

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC & Theresa Lupcho, LPC

Your cortisol is probably fine. Here’s what TikTok gets wrong about the “stress hormone”

Your cortisol is probably fine. Here’s what TikTok gets wrong about the “stress hormone”

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Do I have anger issues? Signs, causes, and treatment that works

Do I have anger issues? Signs, causes, and treatment that works

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC

Restorative vs. reflective nostalgia: How your memories shape your mental health

Restorative vs. reflective nostalgia: How your memories shape your mental health

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Narcissist traits checklist: 12 warning signs to identify a narcissist

Narcissist traits checklist: 12 warning signs to identify a narcissist

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC