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Alexa Shelden, LMSW

Alexa Shelden, LMSW

Psychotherapist
NY
Alexa Shelden is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 10 years of experience in the field. She graduated from Gettysburg College with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and shortly after earned her Master's in Social Work from Fordham University, focusing on substance use treatment and counseling. By developing a strong therapeutic alliance with each patient, Alexa supports individuals in creating healthier relationships with themselves and their environment. With a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation, and Mindfulness, Alexa helps patients better understand their symptoms to foster empowerment and utilize the coping skills necessary for healing. Using a strengths-based and solution-focused perspective, Alexa allows patients to explore their mental health in a compassionate and welcoming environment that offers complete freedom to work on challenges and establish goals. Before joining Wholeview Wellness, Alexa worked for a digital healthcare company where she helped build and create a program offering Behavioral Health Coaching to individuals across the country. Alongside a small team of Health Coaches, Clinical Social Workers, and Psychologists, Alexa helped design best practices in Behavioral Health Coaching for individuals struggling with a variety of issues, from anxiety and continuous stress to the emotional implications related to chronic disease. Prior to this experience, Alexa worked in outpatient addiction treatment centers, providing both individual and group therapy to clients with an array of mental health diagnoses and backgrounds.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Alexa Shelden

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Drug Addiction
Addiction Consultation
Alcoholism

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Seniors (65+)
Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychodynamic
Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Alexa Shelden

Alexa Shelden is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 10 years of experience in the field. She graduated from Gettysburg College with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and shortly after earned her Master's in Social Work from Fordham University, focusing on substance use treatment and counseling. By developing a strong therapeutic alliance with each patient, Alexa supports individuals in creating healthier relationships with themselves and their environment. With a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation, and Mindfulness, Alexa helps patients better understand their symptoms to foster empowerment and utilize the coping skills necessary for healing. Using a strengths-based and solution-focused perspective, Alexa allows patients to explore their mental health in a compassionate and welcoming environment that offers complete freedom to work on challenges and establish goals. Before joining Wholeview Wellness, Alexa worked for a digital healthcare company where she helped build and create a program offering Behavioral Health Coaching to individuals across the country. Alongside a small team of Health Coaches, Clinical Social Workers, and Psychologists, Alexa helped design best practices in Behavioral Health Coaching for individuals struggling with a variety of issues, from anxiety and continuous stress to the emotional implications related to chronic disease. Prior to this experience, Alexa worked in outpatient addiction treatment centers, providing both individual and group therapy to clients with an array of mental health diagnoses and backgrounds.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Consultation
Addiction Follow Up
Addiction Therapy
Anxiety
Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Addiction Consultation
Addiction Follow Up
Addiction Therapy
Anxiety

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Fordham University, Master's in Social Work
  • Gettysburg College (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1861858508

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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What are common reasons for patients to see Alexa Shelden?

Alexa Shelden frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alexa Shelden on their profile.

What languages does Alexa Shelden speak?

Alexa Shelden speaks English.

How do patients rate Alexa Shelden in reviews?

2 patients have reviewed Alexa Shelden. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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