Alex earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and rehabilitation counseling from Ohio University and a PhD in counselor education and supervision from Ohio University. Alex is licensed in Ohio as a Professional Clinical Counselor with training supervision designation. Alex is also a certified rehabilitation counselor and a national certified counselor. Alex has been working at OU’s counseling center for over 7 years and loves working with OU students. Alex also has experience working in mental health counseling and behavioral health consultation in the Athens community prior to joining Counseling and Psychological Services. Alex’s clinical practice orientations include person centered counseling, emotion focused therapy, cognitive therapy and motivational interviewing. Alex’s clinical interests include anxiety management, sexual and gender identity development, providing gender affirming care and adjustment issues. Alex enjoys using therapy to help students find their sense of empowerment in their lives. Please also contact Alex regarding questions for group therapy at CPS or the counselor in residence program.