MEET ALEX: EXPERIENTIAL & ATTACHMENT-BASED THERAPIST IN SEATTLE 

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In my work as a therapist, I start from the belief that most behaviors make sense in context. We often develop ways of relating to ourselves and others that help us cope, belong, stay safe, or get through something difficult. What looks like overthinking, people pleasing, shutting down, defensiveness, or avoidance is often protective, or once was. Over time, though, ways of protecting ourselves can begin to create new pain, leaving us feeling disconnected from ourselves, stuck in relationships, or unsure how to move forward.

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Understanding where these patterns come from matters. But insight alone doesn't always change how we experience ourselves or respond in relationships. I believe meaningful change can happen when we slow down enough to notice what is happening in real time and have the opportunity to experience something different. I value authenticity, belonging, and honest connection, and I care deeply about helping people stay present with discomfort and uncertainty rather than waiting for certainty before they move.

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I take a culturally responsive and systemic approach to therapy, considering not only your inner world but also the relationships, family patterns, communities, identities, and larger systems that have shaped your experience. I see therapy as a collaborative process. You are the expert in your lived experience; my role is to bring perspective, care, and presence to help you understand yourself more clearly and explore new possibilities.

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I am attachment-informed and trauma-informed, and I draw from experiential therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and parts work. In practice, this might mean slowing down to notice what happens in your body and emotions, exploring the patterns that shape your relationships, getting curious about conflicting parts of yourself, or experimenting with a different way of responding.