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Alexandra Madsen

Alexandra Madsen

LMHP Nebraska

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Compassionate, practical support for everyday struggles

  • Client-centered care
  • Skills for stress
  • Trauma-informed approach

About Alexandra

Alexandra Madsen is a licensed mental health practitioner (LMHP) based in Nebraska with four years of professional experience. She focuses on clear, respectful conversations and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, career difficulties, and depression. Alexandra emphasizes an accepting, compassionate tone from the first contact to make beginning therapy feel more manageable.

She builds each session around the person in front of her. That means shaping questions and goals to fit each client’s daily life and values. Sessions tend to be practical and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on skills you can try between meetings. Alexandra aims to make progress feel steady rather than overwhelming.

Her approach draws on client-centered therapy to keep the work focused on the client’s experience. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and mindfulness tools to help with stress and overwhelm. For people with past traumatic events, she can incorporate EMDR-informed elements as part of a broader plan.

Alexandra often helps people address relationship strain, attachment questions, and feelings of emptiness or loneliness. She also supports those coping with caregiver stress, codependency, body image concerns, and shame. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness.

Choosing to start therapy can feel intimidating. Alexandra invites straightforward conversations about goals, timing, and what would feel most useful. She encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready.

How Alexandra’s approaches fit into online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead, helping people feel heard and guiding conversations toward the goals they name. It’s useful when someone needs a supportive place to understand emotions and decide what matters most.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and helps people test new ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and problems that feel stuck in daily routines.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a method sometimes used to address distress tied to past traumatic events by processing upsetting memories as part of a broader treatment plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alexandra will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts techniques over time based on how a person responds and what progress looks like in real life.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss formats and scheduling when you complete the intake questionnaire to find a plan that suits your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Nebraska

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Alexandra help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, career issues, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and self-harm concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and practical. She emphasizes respectful, compassionate conversation and helps clients set goals and try skills between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, stress, and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LMHP credential and is licensed in Nebraska.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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