Licensed Professional Counselor

Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from Virginia Tech; Master of Education (MEd) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the College of William & Mary

Expertise

Self-esteem, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, and eating disorders

Book a session

Alexandra “Alex” Cromer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 4 years of experience partnering with adults, families, adolescents, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma-related disorders.

Alex utilizes relational, collaborative, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, person-centered, and emotionally-focused approaches to therapy, always maintaining the creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique client.

Learn more about Alex and schedule an appointment with her here.

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Articles written or reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Restorative vs. reflective nostalgia: How your memories shape your mental health

Restorative vs. reflective nostalgia: How your memories shape your mental health

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Narcissist traits checklist: 12 warning signs to identify a narcissist

Narcissist traits checklist: 12 warning signs to identify a narcissist

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Open relationships: Rules, boundaries, and how to make them work

Open relationships: Rules, boundaries, and how to make them work

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC & Caitlin Opland, LCSW

What is hyperfixation? Symptoms, causes, and how to manage it

What is hyperfixation? Symptoms, causes, and how to manage it

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC & Theresa Lupcho, LPC

Adult ADHD: How symptoms change, why diagnosis matters, and what treatment can do

Adult ADHD: How symptoms change, why diagnosis matters, and what treatment can do

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Breaking the silence on parental estrangement: Why it happens and how to reconnect

Breaking the silence on parental estrangement: Why it happens and how to reconnect

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

How to cope with anticipatory grief—before it’s time to say goodbye

How to cope with anticipatory grief—before it’s time to say goodbye

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

I’m lonely in my marriage. How can I reconnect with my partner?

I’m lonely in my marriage. How can I reconnect with my partner?

Future faking: How to spot and respond to this relationship red flag

Future faking: How to spot and respond to this relationship red flag

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Is your family too close? Understanding enmeshment and how to heal

Is your family too close? Understanding enmeshment and how to heal

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC

The real guide to dopamine detox: pros, cons, and practical ways to try it

The real guide to dopamine detox: pros, cons, and practical ways to try it

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC

What are daddy issues? Understanding the impact of negative father-child relationships on adults

What are daddy issues? Understanding the impact of negative father-child relationships on adults

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC