Past
experiences can impact our ability to be vulnerable and trusting. Healing
is a journey of self-reflection, exploration, and curiosity that starts with
establishing trust and strengthening the therapeutic connection. I strive to
establish and maintain trust by being empathetic, an effective listener, and
validating. It is important to feel heard, seen, and validated.
I
am a queer, poly-affirming, and neurodivergent therapist who supports clients
with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, learning difficulties,
with sexuality, gender identity, attachments, relationship issues, trauma, open
and consensual non-monogamous relationships, kink, trust and self-esteem issues,
depression, anxiety, life transitions, and managing stress/anger.
I use a collaborative and integrative approach using
mindfulness, somatic therapy, family systems, solution-focused, behavioral
therapy, and an existential approach to help clients explore meaning and
purpose in their lives, process their lived experiences, and develop healthy
coping skills.
Alexandra Sanders Reaches
Clients throughout California