Alexandra Pajak , LCSW

Alexandra Pajak acknowledges the courage it takes to seek extra support and approaches each person with a combination of empathy and clear direction. She prioritizes practical, skill-based work while staying attuned to the emotional experience, guiding clients through challenging moments with both support and straightforward feedback.

Her primary therapeutic methods are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which she adapts to meet individual needs. Alexandra is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), a professional credential that signifies advanced training in social work and clinical practice, and she holds graduate degrees from the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. Her clinical focus includes grief counseling, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders.

Across her work she blends practical strategies and reflective exploration to help people manage symptoms, rebuild routines, and move toward goals. Alexandra aims to create a collaborative space where clear tools and compassionate attention support meaningful change, and she looks forward to working together.

CBT and DBT Practices for Online Care

Alexandra commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to structure online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical exercises and skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and other distressing symptoms. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping clients manage intense feelings and improve relationships.

Mindfulness techniques are often woven into both approaches to help clients build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Alexandra approaches treatment collaboratively - she works with each person to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people juggling work, family, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access regular support from licensed professionals, and practice skills between sessions in the context of everyday life.