- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety
- Communication skills
About Alexandra
Alexandra Stanton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 13 years of experience. She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and related concerns. Alexandra also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, isolation and loneliness, and issues around guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
She talks with clients about everyday struggles in plain terms. Sessions often include practicing communication skills and developing realistic coping steps for stressful situations. Alexandra helps people notice patterns that keep them feeling stuck and then tries simple, practical ways to change them.
Her work emphasizes building self-respect and clearer boundaries so people can feel more able to speak up and connect. She uses established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide that work rather than quick fixes or slogans. Conversations aim to be direct and useful so clients can try new behaviors between sessions.
Alexandra frames progress as a process of small practice and reflection. She supports people who want help sorting through life purpose questions and rebuilding confidence after painful events. The focus is on skills you can use in real social situations, like meeting new people or speaking up when you are observed.
She practices in New York and offers sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session format options and scheduling details.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Alexandra draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills practice and behavioral change. One common approach is behavioral exposure in small steps - practicing feared social situations in manageable pieces to reduce avoidance and build confidence. Another approach emphasizes cognitive work - noticing unhelpful thoughts about judgment or failure and trying alternative, more balanced ways to think about social moments.Figuring out which approaches to use is a collaborative process. Alexandra will work with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in about what feels useful and adjusts plans based on how people respond to practice tasks and real-life situations.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and allow practice in real-world settings, like brief check-ins during a lunch break or rehearsing short conversations before social events. Talk with her after the matching questionnaire to clarify session length, frequency, and any practical arrangements that support practicing new skills.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include social anxiety and phobia, isolation, guilt, and forgiveness.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and clear discussion. The work centers on skills and small behavior changes for everyday social situations.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience as a licensed therapist working with emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.