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Alexandra Starmer, LMHC

Staff Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Languages
English
SPECIALTIES
Talk Therapy

Education and training

  • University of Maryland , BS
  • Syracuse University, MS

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Alexandra Starmer, LMHC

Meet Alex Starmer, LMHC, your friendly mental health counselor here at Talkiatry. She's not just a counselor; she's your partner on your mental health journey. Alex earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Syracuse University in 2020 and has been in the field since January 2021, working closely with clients facing mental health and substance use challenges. Alex believes in the power of the mind-body connection, and she loves to share polyvagal exercises and mindfulness techniques to help you better understand yourself. She's always learning and growing, with ongoing training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Her go-to tools for therapy are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). With her, you can expect a compassionate and comprehensive approach to your mental well-being. You're in good hands with Alex.‍

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Specialties
Talk Therapy
States
New York
Washington
Languages
English
Takes insurance
Virtual visits
3 years experience