Alexandra Henry

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Alexandra Henry

I started this practice for people who have spent a long time being told, or telling themselves, that what they have been through is not bad enough to need support. It is. There is no checklist or measure of pain and suffering someone has to meet in order to be deserving of help. If something is weighing on you, that is enough. I specialize in trauma and work primarily with young to middle-aged adults who are feeling stuck and held back by past experiences. They may have gone through a traumatic event like the loss of a loved one, sexual violence, child abuse, or other overwhelming experiences. They might be struggling with safety, trust, power and control, esteem, or intimacy. Many of the people I work with look like they have it all together on the outside. They are the person everyone else leans on. They have become skilled at pushing emotions down and minimizing their internal experiences, which works for a while, but eventually backfires. It shows up as ruptures in relationships, physical symptoms, or a general sense of not feeling content or at ease. This can sound like: 'I don't know if I can trust anyone,' 'I don't have any control over my emotions,' 'I'm unlovable,' 'If people really knew me, they would leave me,' or 'People will always hurt you if you let them in.' If any of that sounds familiar, you are not alone and you are not broken. You have just been carrying something heavy for a long time. My Approach My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that every person I work with already has what they need to heal. My job is to help them find it. My approach is client-centered and emphasizes each person's inherent ability to heal from trauma by gaining new tools and highlighting their strengths. I tend to be warm and direct. I will be honest with you about what to expect, check in regularly about how things are going, and always make sure nothing moves faster than what you are ready for. My sessions are more structured and skills-focused than open-ended talk therapy. I draw primarily from cognitive behavioral therapy and am specifically trained in cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE), and narrative exposure therapy (NET). These are evidence-based, gold-standard treatments for trauma with decades of research behind them. Rather than just having a place to talk, you will leave sessions with real tools and skills you can use outside of therapy. What to Expect Trauma therapy can be demanding and, at times, destabilizing as we move through memories and experiences you may have been avoiding for a long time. I want to be honest about that. At the same time, one thing that consistently surprises people is how quickly they begin to feel some relief once we get started. The first step is a free 15-minute phone consultation. This is a chance for us to get to know each other, for you to ask questions, and for both of us to get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit. There is no obligation and no pressure. You do not have to have it all figured out before that call. If we decide to move forward, the first full session is focused on getting to know you, understanding what brought you in, and starting to identify what you want to get out of therapy. I will ask about your history, what you have been struggling with, and what you are hoping will be different. Nothing moves faster than what you are ready for, and you are always in control of what we explore. From there, we build a foundation before diving into the harder work. I do not believe in rushing into trauma processing before a person feels safe enough to do it. We will talk about what treatment approach makes the most sense for you, set goals together, and make sure you have some initial tools before we start moving through the difficult material. Once we are into active treatment, sessions are structured and focused. We are not just talking, we are working. Each session has a purpose and builds on the last. I will give you things to practice and think about between sessions, because the work does not only happen in the room. Most treatment models are completed in about 12 to 18 sessions. Some people come in with a specific goal, reach it, and feel ready to move on. Others want to continue working on additional goals beyond the initial focus. Both are completely fine. You are always part of the conversation about what comes next. A Note on Bad Therapy Experiences Sometimes people have already tried therapy and it was a bad experience. They worry the same thing will happen again. These are real experiences that unfortunately are more common than they should be. It makes sense to feel cautious after being let down or hurt by someone you trusted. A bad therapy experience does not mean that every therapy experience will be negative moving forward. Finding the right therapeutic fit can change everything. Although I cannot guarantee that I will be the right fit for you, it is important to me that anyone I work with has the opportunity throughout treatment to ask questions, move at their own pace, and at any point say 'this isn't working for me' and leave. Anyone participating in therapy should feel safe, respected, and clear that it is a collaborative process. A Note on Deserving Support Maybe you came here searching for therapy because someone you know had a positive experience, or maybe that person encouraged you to reach out. I often hear people worry, 'I don't think what I've been through is bad enough to need therapy' or 'I don't want to waste a therapist's time.' There is no checklist or measure of pain and suffering someone has to meet in order to be deserving of support. If something, one thing or many, is weighing on you, that is enough. Therapy is for anyone who wants support in feeling better than how they are feeling right now. One Thing I Wish More People Knew Recovery from post-traumatic stress is possible and very common with the right support and tools. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and sometimes it takes meeting with a few providers to understand what works best for you. I encourage open feedback and want clients to feel comfortable sharing what is working and what might need to change. You can say 'this isn't working for me' at any point. That is always on the table. If any of this resonates with you, I encourage you to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if working together feels like a good fit. If you are interested in identifying goals for yourself, both in and outside of therapy, and want support in moving toward those goals, I may be a good fit for you.