Alex Risberg

My approach to therapy is person-centered and evidence-based. I use research-tested tools and strategies to confront thoughts and patterns that make my clients feel stuck, anxious, or unhappy. I utilize a variety of therapeutic styles including CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy).

I find that mindfulness is helpful for my clients, and I often incorporate mindfulness practice into my sessions when I feel it is appropriate and my clients are interested. I believe that my clients are the experts when it comes to being themselves, and often the wisdom and strength to solve issues in life just needs some time and space to present itself. I offer a safe space for my clients to explore their inner lives without judgment.

Exploration of our past, especially childhood, is important for understanding who we are and why we behave in certain ways. I offer my clients the opportunity to explore these parts of their past and offer techniques and coping skills that work in the here and now to help when things become distressing or uncomfortable. I happily work with adolescents and adults 16 years old and older.

I have experience working with clients with borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. 

Qualifications

Under supervision of Brittany Barberian, LCMHC, LCPC

Education:

​M.A. Mental Health Counseling from Merrimack College 

Specialties: Anxiety, borderline personality disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder