Hi, I’m Alexa

Santa Monica trauma Therapy brainspotting

Human, therapist, dog mom.

Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. Finding a therapist you connect with is the most important part of therapy, so here’s a little bit about me to help you see if we’d be a good fit. First, I am a human with lived-experience. I understand how overwhelming it can be to revisit, talk about, and process difficult traumas, relationships, emotions, and feelings. I also know how incredibly life-changing it can be. My drive for building meaningful and real connections with my clients is largely motivated by my own failed attempts to find a therapist I connected with when I was growing up. I learned true healing happens in safe and secure environments, built on real connections, honesty, authenticity and laughter.

I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah to a large blended family. Growing up surrounded by a variety of unique relationships, I always felt a deep sensitivity to the energies of those around me, and a desire to advocate and listen to those who felt unheard. Over the years I lost touch with my passion and stumbled into a career that wasn’t aligned with my inner calling. After working in a toxic and chaotic work environment, I finally reached a breaking point that inspired me to change careers. I was fortunate enough to land an opportunity to work with teens, young adults, and the LGBTQ+ community while completing my Master of Social Work at USC. From that moment, I knew I finally found my purpose and am so thrilled I get the opportunity to continue helping others feel seen, heard and heal.

Last and definitely not least, I am a dog-mother to a two-year-old, black and white bernedoodle named Stevie. Stevie is currently training to become an Animal Assisted Therapy dog and is excited to add therapist to her resume one day too!

Degree & Certifications

  • Graduated with a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, December 2021

  • Brainspotting Level 1

    Brainspotting Level II

  • Completed intensive practicum course at the University of Southern California.

  • License #106466

Meet my supervisor:

Katie Chaudry, LCSW #86180

As an Associate Clinical Social Worker, I have to gain a set number of hours to get my license. As I’m gaining my hours, I work under a supervisor who provides me resources, supervision and mentoring. I am fortunate enough to work side-by-side with Katie and utilize a similar approach to treatment. Take a peek at her website at the link below to learn more about her!