- Trauma and abuse
- ADHD and focus
- Family conflict
About Alexandria
Alexandria Libby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with six years of professional experience. She focuses on common life pressures such as stress, anxiety, and family conflict, and she also helps with issues related to trauma, attention and focus, addictions, and anger. Her approach is straightforward and practical.
Libby structures sessions so people can speak openly about what is bothering them. She uses everyday language and aims to reduce overwhelming feelings into manageable steps. Clients can expect conversations that focus on clear strategies rather than jargon.
Her background includes work addressing trauma and abuse and helping people improve concentration and memory related to ADHD. She also has experience with mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, and with challenges like grief, substance use, and relationship strain.
In sessions she attends to impulsivity and anger-related reactions, helping clients notice patterns and try different responses. She also supports people dealing with isolation, infidelity, body image, and blended family issues when these come up in therapy.
Practical planning and small behavior changes are common parts of her work. Libby encourages clients to test changes between sessions and then review what worked. This steady, step-by-step focus aims to build more control over day-to-day reactions and reduce repeated stressful cycles.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions. It helps people notice triggers, practice alternative responses, and reduce the frequency of heated reactions. Another widely used technique concentrates on trauma-informed care. This involves pacing work so painful memories are handled in small steps, and building coping skills to reduce distress when those memories surface. It is often chosen when trauma or abuse is part of the history. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques fit daily life and personal preferences. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. They can reduce travel time and help people keep appointments during work weeks. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking to make sure timing and the session type match your needs.Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, ADHD-related focus issues, addictions, anger, depression, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and direct, focusing on clear strategies and small behavior changes people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and Missouri, and she practices in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.