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Alexandra Pajak

Alexandra Pajak, LCSW

Therapist in Georgia

Compassionate, direct social worker

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13 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Practical coping skills
  • Evidence-informed approaches
  • Focus on self esteem

About Alexandra

Alexandra Pajak is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience helping people navigate hard moments. She offers a straightforward and supportive style. Alexandra uses practical tools to address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues around self esteem and relationships.

She trained at the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech and holds an LCSW. In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. She also integrates Jungian ideas and mindfulness practices when they fit the person’s needs.

Alexandra tends to be direct and compassionate in sessions. She focuses on what is useful now - skills that reduce overwhelm and improve daily life. She works with concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Her background includes work with mood disorders, personality-related issues, and grief. She helps people address body image, attachment issues, codependency, and relationship communication problems. Alexandra also supports people facing life transitions and those coping with dissociation or co-morbid conditions.

Sessions aim to combine short-term problem solving with longer term personal exploration. Her approach balances skill-building and reflection so people can feel steadier and clearer about next steps. Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing the service’s matching process and scheduling a first appointment.

How Alexandra uses therapy methods online

Alexandra draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide her work. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and self esteem concerns. DBT emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be helpful for strong mood swings, intense emotions, and interpersonal difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alexandra will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which tools to try first. Together they adjust the plan based on what helps in real life.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to use skills between meetings. Some people find phone sessions require less bandwidth and work better for a quick check-in, while other formats can be better for skill practice that uses visual materials. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. The emphasis is on finding a practical way to make therapy part of everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Georgia, Maine, Idaho, Indiana, North Dakota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alexandra help with?

She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self esteem, and relationship or intimacy-related issues, among other concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is supportive and direct. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps tailored to each person.

What is her background and experience?

She has 13 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, personality-related issues, substance use, and trauma-related concerns.

Which credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She is an LCSW and practices in Georgia; the credential listed is ND LCSW and ME LCSW as supplied.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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