- Guilt and shame
- Communication skills
- Evidence-based methods
About Alexandra
Alexandra Stanton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 13 years of practice. She works with people who are carrying anxiety, depression, problems with self-esteem, and the weight of social isolation.
She helps people talk through communication problems and the trouble of feeling guilty or ashamed about past actions or who they are. Conversations focus on practical steps for stronger communication and on rebuilding a sense of self that is kinder and more steady.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address social anxiety, phobia, and patterns that keep someone stuck. Sessions look at how thoughts, behaviors, and relationships interact, and then try strategies that can reduce stress and improve day-to-day coping.
Alexandra supports people wanting clearer life purpose and more self-love. She also helps those handling forgiveness questions, whether forgiving others or oneself, by breaking the issue into manageable moves and small experiments to try between sessions.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps clients set concrete goals, practice new ways of communicating, and test what works. People who come in expecting practical guidance and regular reflection tend to find the process useful.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Alexandra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure work on shame, guilt, anxiety, and low self-esteem. One commonly used approach focuses on identifying and testing thoughts that fuel shame and anxiety; it helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. Another approach looks at behavior change and gradual exposure to feared social situations, helping people practice new skills in small, manageable steps.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. Alexandra will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then pick techniques that fit those goals. She adjusts the plan over time based on what helps and what does not, working with the client to refine the approach.
Confirm the online session formats offered before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around a workday, and let people try strategies between sessions in their usual routines. Licensed professionals can still practice hands-on skills like communication rehearsal and exposure work through remote sessions, and those practical exercises are often part of the process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and depression, and also helps with communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses evidence-based techniques to help people understand guilt and shame, break down how those feelings affect behavior, and try practical steps to reduce their impact.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on the kinds of emotional and social concerns listed above.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practicing there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.