Jennifer Alexander, LCSW, LADC, Therapist in Portland, Maine

Specialties:

Alcohol use Drug/substance use LGBTQ+ Sexual trauma Trauma & PTSD +35

Ages Served

15-75+

Does Not Manage Medication

Provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Jennifer Alexander (She/Her)

About my practice orientation: I work with people of all ages experiencing challenges related to stress, anxiety, depression/mood dysregulation, neurodivergence, trauma, LBGTQIA+ issues, life phase and developmental stage transitions, relational difficulties (including relational structures under ethical nonmonogamy and sex/kink positive), and problematic substance use. I employ evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to provide holistic care that considers how biopsychosocial and cultural factors influence personal functioning and growth. I am an Evergreen certified DBT clinician.

About my clinical work: I view the therapeutic process as a collaborative effort, and strive to create a grounded, open, nonjudgmental container for patients to engage in personal exploration to support the life they want to live. I hold a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern Maine and have provided mental and behavioral health care services across southern and central Maine for over 20 years in a variety of clinical settings. I have experience providing individual, couples/family, and group therapy modalities.

About me: I am a native Mainer who appreciates living in harmony with the seasons. In my free time, you can find me enjoying various performance arts, dancing to live music, hula-hooping, immersing myself in nature, and cooking up tasty treats in the kitchen.