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Alexandra Poolt

Alexandra Poolt

LCSW

Florida

Practical therapy for stress and change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW21944
Experience
16 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational support
    • Goal focused work
    • Mindfulness informed

    About Alexandra

    Alexandra Poolt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 16 years of experience to her sessions. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, and depression. Alexandra also offers coaching for practical change and supports caregivers, people living with chronic illness or pain, and those with social anxiety.

    She trained at Columbia University where she studied how family and environmental stress affect the brain. Over her career she has worked in different settings and with varied problems, which informs a flexible and practical approach. In sessions she pays attention to how thoughts, behaviors, and bodily experiences connect.

    Alexandra draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and find their own reasons for change. She uses Client-Centered techniques to listen closely and shape the work around each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps unpack patterns of thinking that keep problems going, while Mindfulness practices support calming and greater awareness.

    Her process is collaborative and goal-focused. Together with clients she sets realistic, step-by-step aims and tracks small changes. She often begins with brief text check-ins and moves to scheduled sessions as a plan takes shape.

    Sessions are provided from Florida and are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking so arrangements match their needs.

  2. How her approaches guide online therapy

    Alexandra often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people uncover what they really want to change and to build their own motivation for taking steps. This approach focuses on listening and asking questions that reveal personal reasons for change, which can be useful for stress, habits, and readiness to act.

    She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and shaping sessions around each person’s priorities. That approach helps people feel heard and then work at a pace that fits their situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; it works well for anxiety, mood shifts, and repetitive worries.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alexandra collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress and roadblocks appear so the work stays practical and relevant.

    Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since current session formats are set by the therapist. Alexandra has described starting with text check-ins and moving to scheduled sessions during the week, which can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family routines. Confirm available formats and scheduling options when you sign up so sessions fit your daily life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoaching

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilitySocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    16+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does she help with?

    She helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coaching for change. She also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and social anxiety or phobia.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, helps set small goals, and combines talking, behavioral work, and mindfulness exercises.

    What background and experience does she bring?

    She has 16 years of professional experience and holds a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Her work has covered a variety of settings and populations.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, and practices from Florida.

    In what languages can sessions be held?

    Sessions are offered in English only.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She is not accepting international clients at this time.

    How are fees and payment handled?

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

    What is the first step to begin working together?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

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