Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hi there! I am Alexandra Duffy a clinical psychologist with licenses in California, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Washington. Thanks for taking a moment to learn how my counseling and therapy can be a useful tool for yourself or someone you care about. Therapy is a way to invest in yourself, have support during difficult times and deal with past issues that impact your current life and relationships. Together, we discover healthy ways to help cope with the unknown and things outside of our control.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, panic disorder, ADHD, eating /body image issues and Bipolar Disorder. I also work with students of all ages (and even parents) to address issues with learning, such as dyslexia, ADHD, learning disabilities and executive functioning issues (e.g., time management, procrastination, prioritizing work, regulating emotions, etc.), which can be especially challenging right now with Online and Distance Learning. I have extensive experience with the evaluation and diagnosis of ADHD, dyslexia and learning disabilities to improve overall functioning and also provide documentation for academic and test accommodations.
My therapy style is warm, interactive and collaborative. I tailor our sessions and treatment plan based on your individual needs and take into consideration your prior experience with counseling. I utilize an eclectic style incorporating psychodynamic and evidence-based modalities including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and mindfulness-based interventions. I integrate healthy lifestyle techniques to improve emotional health and overall well-being by addressing sleep habits, exercise and eating patterns. I also help manage electronic media usage to find a balance between being informed and feeling worried or overwhelmed by the 24-hour news cycle and uncertainty in our lives right now.
I earned my Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree (Psy.D) from the George Washington University and Postdoctoral Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology from the California School of Professional Psychology. I completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Harvard University’s Bureau of Study Counsel. I have worked in inpatient/residential treatment, private practice and as a Staff Psychologist at UCLA and the Georgetown University Law Center. Some of my clinical interests include identity development, perfectionism, mastering attention regulation concerns, and learning styles/strategies to improve academic performance.
I am also interested in helping actors and individuals in the creative arts to improve self-awareness, explore emotions and use relaxation techniques in the creative process, as well as to cope with rejection, criticism and stress. I have taught workshops to improve self-esteem and reduce anxiety for students, professional and healthcare workers, as well as during the audition and interview process. I have enjoyed leading Finding Focus groups and the Art of Public Speaking wellness group. These skills and techniques are beneficial during individual counseling sessions as well to increase personal effectiveness.
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Dr. Alexandra Duffy is a clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, and a wide range of relationship, family, and life transition issues. She also supports clients facing grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping disorders, parenting and career challenges, coping with change, and professional burnout such as compassion fatigue.
She works with students and their parents on learning-related concerns including dyslexia, ADHD, learning disabilities, and executive functioning challenges like time management, procrastination, organization, and emotional regulation. Dr. Duffy conducts evaluations for ADHD, dyslexia, and learning disabilities to clarify diagnoses, improve daily functioning, and provide documentation for academic and test accommodations.
Her approach is warm, interactive, and collaborative, tailoring treatment to each person’s background and prior experience with therapy. She draws from psychodynamic perspectives alongside evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and mindfulness-informed techniques. In sessions she often integrates practical lifestyle strategies that target sleep habits, physical activity, and eating patterns, and she helps clients find a healthier balance with electronic media to reduce worry and overwhelm.
Dr. Duffy earned a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from George Washington University and completed a Postdoctoral Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology at the California School of Professional Psychology. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University’s Bureau of Study Counsel. Her clinical background includes work in inpatient and residential settings, private practice, and roles as a staff psychologist at UCLA and at the Georgetown University Law Center.
She holds psychologist licenses in California and North Carolina (state registrations CA 20193 and NC 3202) and is also licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Washington. Based in North Carolina, Dr. Duffy offers therapy and coaching to individuals seeking skills for attention regulation, identity development, mastery over perfectionism, and strategies to enhance academic or professional performance. She has led workshops and groups focused on self-esteem, anxiety reduction, public speaking, and concentration skills, and she enjoys working with actors and creative professionals to foster self-awareness, manage rejection and criticism, and use relaxation techniques within the creative process.
Many people wonder whether remote sessions can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be an effective alternative to in-person care.
One major advantage is flexibility – you can meet with a therapist in the format that suits you best, whether that is a video visit, a phone call, a live chat, or messaging inside an app. This flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity of care during busy or uncertain times.
All participating clinicians are licensed professionals, and you have the option to switch therapists if you need a different fit. Online therapy can offer the same therapeutic approaches used in traditional settings, while providing more convenience for many people seeking support.
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