Alexandra Girardi, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 5 years in practice

Alexandra Girardi aims to connect with people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, low confidence, or life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 098448 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1043850084 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Alexandra

Alexandra Girardi aims to connect with people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, low confidence, or life transitions. She writes simply and directly, helping clients sort priorities and build small, doable habits that ease overwhelm. Alexandra uses a coaching-minded approach to support clearer thinking and steadier action.

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, often shortened to LCSW, and has five years of professional experience in New York. That background includes helping people with relationship stress, communication problems, and the hard work of forgiving themselves and others.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps rather than labels. Conversations tend to look at what is getting in the way now and what realistic changes could help. Alexandra encourages people to notice strengths they already have and use those strengths to move forward.

People who choose her work together to set short-term goals and try out new ways of coping between sessions. She balances gentle encouragement with clear suggestions for next steps. The aim is to leave each session with one or two concrete things to try.

Her style is straightforward and supportive. She helps clients reframe negative self-talk, strengthen communication skills, and practice self-love so that daily life feels more manageable. For many, this approach brings steady progress over time.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy fits

Alexandra draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical change. One common approach she uses emphasizes setting small, achievable goals and tracking progress; this helps when anxiety or low motivation makes daily life feel overwhelming. Another technique centers on improving communication skills and resolving relationship stress through clearer expressions and active listening; this is useful for repairing misunderstandings and building more dependable interactions.

Finding the right method is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose which techniques to try based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That means tests of different tools, regular check-ins about what helps, and adjusting the plan if something isn’t working.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits between tasks. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick reflections, ongoing coaching, or handling moments when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Alexandra commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, isolation, and self-love.

What is the general approach in sessions?

Sessions emphasize practical steps and coaching-style guidance. Conversations aim to identify strengths, set short-term goals, and try out changes between meetings.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has five years of professional work experience. That experience has included helping people in New York with stress, motivation, and relationship issues.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

Alexandra holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and is licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for different lengths and styles of check-ins.

How are sessions priced and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

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