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Alexandra (Sasha) Lerner
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist
I cultivate a compassionate and affirming environment. I will help you break old patterns, implement new strategies, and reclaim your confidence and joy.
Having worked in college counseling centers for nearly a decade as a staff psychologist and also as an assistant director, I can attest that I love working with students. I cultivate a compassionate, affirming, and nonjudgmental environment where you will feel deeply heard and understood. Whether you are dealing with overwhelming emotions, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, academic challenges, low self-worth, or you are simply feeling stuck, I will help you break old patterns, implement new strategies, and reclaim your confidence. I will assist you in harnessing your strengths to make positive change, experience relief, and achieve your goals. As your therapist, you will find me active, honest and warm. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral and mindfulness methods, and is also informed by AEDP, an emotion-focused, relational modality.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Avoidant Personality
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Dependent Personality
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Personality Disorders
- Physical Stress
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Minnesota
- Optum – Minnesota
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Paypal
- Venmo
Credentials
Licenses
Psychologist
Minnesota Board of Psychology
LP6897, Minnesota
Education
McGill University
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2016
Counseling Psychology
McGill University
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2008