Alexandra Stanton, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 13 years in practice

Alexandra Stanton is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem struggles.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 086525 · expires August 2029
NPI: 1497184451 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Alexandra

Alexandra Stanton is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem struggles. She works with individuals who feel stuck by social anxiety, loneliness, or hard feelings like guilt and shame. Her manner is warm and direct, focused on practical steps people can use between sessions.

Clients meet a therapist who emphasizes clear communication skills and steady, doable strategies. Alexandra helps people untangle difficult emotions and rebuild confidence one step at a time.

Background and approach

She asks about everyday habits, relationships, and goals to shape a treatment plan that fits real life. For many, the work centers on learning self-compassion and repairing the inner voice that criticizes. Alexandra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide people through forgiveness, greater self-love, and renewed purpose.

She breaks down larger goals into small actions that are easier to try. Sessions often include talking through recent situations, practicing new ways to communicate, and trying short exercises to reduce anxiety. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see change happen.

Alexandra draws on years of experience in New York to help clients find clearer direction and more manageable daily routines. Her approach is collaborative and pragmatic. She supports each person in finding what works for them and adjusting plans as needs change.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Alexandra draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach is skill-focused work that teaches practical coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing techniques, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. Another emphasis is on cognitive work that helps identify and reframe negative self-talk and shame-driven beliefs, which can improve mood and self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alexandra works collaboratively with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. She adjusts methods over time so the work stays relevant and usable between sessions.

Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations, while phone sessions can fit a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins or ongoing support when a quick touchpoint is helpful. These options make it easier to fit consistent work into a busy schedule and to practice new skills in real-world moments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression, plus issues like communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety.

What is the general therapy style?

The approach is practical and collaborative, using evidence-based techniques to build skills, improve communication, and reduce anxious or depressive symptoms.

How much experience does the therapist have?

Alexandra has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and interpersonal concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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