Avery Alexander , LCSW

Avery Alexander brings a long-standing commitment to serving diverse communities, shaped by years of volunteer work and outreach with nonprofit organizations. Raised in Oakland, Avery learned early the value of community and inclusion, and that perspective guides a practice centered on helping people find belonging and practical tools to reach their goals.

Avery earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a focus on Counseling from Northeastern University in Boston and completed a Master of Social Work at Simmons College. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential that reflects advanced training in clinical social work and therapeutic practice.

In clinical work Avery draws on a multicultural framework and integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and narrative therapy. This blended approach supports exploration of thought patterns, emotion regulation skills, and personal stories to promote change.

Avery specializes in a range of concerns including anxiety, bipolar and depressive mood disturbances, psychosis including auditory and visual hallucinations, adjustment issues, trauma and stress-related concerns, substance use, attention deficit hyperactivity, anger and control difficulties, body image challenges, and attachment issues. Her background in community-based mentoring and outreach informs a collaborative, respectful style that centers each personâs experience and strengths.