Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who uses a family systems model when conceptualizing and working with couples and families. I specialize in working with couples (dating, premarital, married, second marriage, blended family, same-sex). I have been trained in a communication and problem-solving program for couples that I utilize often in my work. I have also conducted research regarding emotional/psychological abuse in intimate partner relationships and the effects it has on the individuals and their relationship. I use my research knowledge in assessing and helping the couples with whom I work. I focus on helping couples increase their ability to communicate effectively and express their true emotional experience to each other. This process not only increases the ability of the couple/family to function, but it also improves the quality of their relationships with each other, family members, friends, etc. Many couples who feel they have tried everything see results when learning skills and being guided in learning to relate to each other in new ways. Couples therapy can also be extremely helpful for couples facing major life changes (such as the birth of a child or infertility) as it can help the couple maintain their relationship and experience difficult circumstances together. Therapy can help negative circumstances become opportunities for coming closer together instead of moving further apart. Please visit www.agrtherapy.com for more information or contact Alexandra directly by email (agrtherapy@gmail.com) or phone (443) 974-8868.