Christina Alex

Associate Clinical Social Worker

License or Registration #

ACSW 109086

Degrees/Schools Attended

• MS, Columbia University School of Social Work, NYC

Supervisor

Sonja Carter, LCSW #25989

Email

christinaa@insightfulmatters.com

Languages Spoken

English

Age Range

• Children [3-11]
• Adolescence [12-20]
• Young Adult [21-35]
• Adulthood [35-50]
• Midlife [50-80]
• Senior [80+]

Gender

• Female
• Male
• Transgender

Population Focus

I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s from Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City.

I welcome children and their families, teens and adults of all ages. My specialties include mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis), relationship challenges; trauma, sexual orientation/identity issues and navigating life transitions. I also have experience with high school and college counseling; grief, loss and illness; and women’s issues.

My work often includes psycho-education on emotional expression, communication and coping skills. With children, I incorporate, talk, play and art along with mindfulness. I provide a safe space to develop a trusting relationship with clients and gather a holistic picture of their lives, dreams and challenges.

From a strengths-based perspective, I help clients develop new insights and skills on their journey toward a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

Issues Treated

• Abuse
• Anxiety
• Attachment issues
• Bipolar Disorder
• Body Image
• Bullying
• Career Change
• Chronic Illness
• Codependency
• Communication/Conflict
• Coping Skills
• Couple/Marital Issues
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Friendship issues
• Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual (GLB) Life/Relationship Issues
• Gender identity (Adults)
• Gender Roles
• Grief & Loss
• Life Transitions
• Marital Issues
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Panic Attacks
• Peer Relationships
• PTSD
• Self Esteem
• Sexual Orientation/Identity Issues
• Sibling Issues
• Stress Management
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Trauma
• Women’s Issues
• Work Issues

Therapeutic Orientation

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Art Therapy
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Family Systems
• Mindfulness/Meditation
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Psychodynamic
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy
• Strength-Based

Are you a part of Insightful Matters or Mind Over Matters?

Insightful Matters

Are you a Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialist?

No