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Dr. Alexandria Arthur

Dr. Alexandria Arthur, LPCC, LPC

Therapist in Virginia

Doctoral clinician focused on trauma and recovery

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Virginia, Minnesota, Delaware

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse
  • Client-centered care
  • Practical coping skills

About Alexandria

Dr. Alexandria Arthur is a licensed counselor with a decade of professional experience. She holds a doctoral degree in mental health and practices in Virginia. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by offering steady support and practical steps forward.

She meets people where they are and listens first. Sessions are shaped to each person's needs and goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a calm, collaborative tone during sessions.

Her work addresses common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She also helps people coping with life changes, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and issues related to trauma and abuse. Addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, and career questions are also within her practice focus.

Dr. Arthur uses several therapy approaches to guide the work. She draws on attachment-based ideas to understand relationships, client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the person, and cognitive behavioral tools to change upsetting thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy are also part of her toolbox when helpful.

Her style is practical and supportive. She aims to empower people to make gradual changes and build coping skills. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and responses in adult life. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and build new ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room. The therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and reflection to help people find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try approaches that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy for fitting sessions into busy schedules, reducing travel time, and making shorter check-ins easier to arrange. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions so they fit your routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and career questions.

What is the therapist's general style in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and person-focused. She listens first, then tailors conversation and strategies to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has 10 years of professional work experience and holds a doctoral degree in mental health.

What credentials and location are listed?

Credentials shown are LPCC and LPC with licensure in Virginia.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered.

How does billing or cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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