Alexandra Pool

Alexandra Pool, LPC, approaches therapy with a unique blend of empathy and authenticity, creating a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their deepest concerns. Specializing in eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, and difficult life transitions, Alexandra's relational approach fosters genuine connections that are pivotal to each client's growth and empowerment.

As a licensed professional counselor, Alexandra is deeply committed to helping clients heal from perfectionism and the toxic effects of diet culture. Her practice is firmly rooted in the principles of Health at Every Size™, guiding clients towards cultivating an intuitive relationship with food and their bodies. Alexandra recognizes the complexity of eating disorder recovery and emphasizes the importance of a strong support system. She extends her expertise beyond individual clients, offering psycho-education and coaching to family members, partners, roommates, and parents on how to provide effective support and set appropriate boundaries with loved ones struggling with eating disorders.

Alexandra's therapeutic toolkit is diverse and tailored to each client's needs. She skillfully employs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop self-acceptance, build sustainable self-care practices, and increase emotional tolerance. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she assists clients in creating new neural pathways, establishing healthier daily habits, and fostering new ways of relating to oneself. Her approach is non-judgmental and dynamic, recognizing that each client's journey into therapy requires bravery, willingness, and vulnerability.

In her sessions, Alexandra strives to create a trusting environment where clients feel authentically seen and heard. She understands that unlearning deeply ingrained beliefs from diet culture and our appearance-obsessed society is challenging work. Her goal is to guide clients towards developing confidence and acceptance in their relationship with food, their bodies, and their emotions.

Clients working with Alexandra can expect a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic experience. Whether addressing eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, or trauma, Alexandra's genuine and dynamic approach creates a foundation for meaningful personal growth and lasting change.