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Alexandra Girardi, LCSW

Helping people build confidence and handle life changes

Credential held
LCSW
Practises from
New York
Years in practice
5
Languages
English
Sessions
Online

About Alexandra

Alexandra Girardi offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship tension, or changes in life. She focuses on building confidence and motivation so people can take small, useful steps toward feeling better. Alexandra is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - in New York and brings five years of clinical experience to her work.

She believes each person knows their own story and strengths. Sessions focus on drawing out those strengths and turning them into concrete plans.

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Background and approach

Conversations are direct and supportive, aimed at making progress in real life rather than only talking about problems. Alexandra helps people who are struggling with self-esteem, loneliness, and communication problems. She also supports clients working through forgiveness and learning self-love.

Her approach blends practical coaching with traditional therapeutic work to help people regain motivation and handle life changes. In sessions she uses clear goals and small, achievable steps. Clients can expect a calm, encouraging presence that asks questions, reflects concerns, and suggests doable strategies.

The work is collaborative - Alexandra helps people decide what changes matter most and how to reach them. She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Her style is straightforward and accessible for people seeking help that fits into a busy life.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help

Alexandra draws on established, evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts; this can reduce anxiety and improve decision-making in daily life. Another practical method emphasizes building small habits and doable actions to boost motivation and self-esteem, which is useful when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alexandra works with each person to clarify their goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. She encourages clear feedback so sessions can shift to what suits the individual’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when depth and nonverbal cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, step-by-step coaching, or when fitting therapy around a busy schedule. These options make it simpler to keep momentum between sessions and to use techniques in real-life moments.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alexandra focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching around motivation and confidence. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, isolation and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on clear goals and small steps. Conversations aim to turn strengths into concrete plans rather than only exploring problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience informs her practical approach to stress, relationships, and self-worth.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds a New York LCSW, license number NY LCSW 098448, and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English