Alex Steele, MS, LPC

Alex Steele is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping individuals heal, grow, and achieve emotional well-being. Holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University, Alex is trained in a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Motivational Interviewing, and Clinical Hypnosis. With a unique psychodynamic approach, Alex integrates these techniques into treatment while exploring the unconscious factors that influence clients' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

 

Over the course of his career, Alex has developed a deep expertise in working with individuals and families affected by complex trauma, particularly those who have experienced abuse, neglect, or significant life disruptions. His work spans across various populations pertaining to age, race, culture, and sexual orientation, with a special focus on fostering resilience and healing in the face of adversity. Alex uses a trauma-informed, strength-based approach to empower clients to reclaim control over their lives, helping them process and integrate their experiences in a way that promotes growth and self-discovery. He also has expertise in supporting individuals struggling with issues related to food, weight, body image, and eating disorders.

 

A strong believer in the power of creativity as a therapeutic tool, Alex brings an emphasis on music, art, and mindfulness into his practice, recognizing the importance of self-expression and emotional awareness in the healing process. By fostering a safe and supportive environment, Alex helps clients tap into their own inner resources for growth and resilience.

 

Specialties & Areas of Focus:

• Trauma and PTSD

• Anxiety and Depression

• Clinical Hypnosis

• Creative Expression and Music in Therapy

• Mindfulness and Meditation

• Life Transitions and Personal Growth

• Psychodynamic Therapy

 

Alex is committed to providing a collaborative, client-centered experience, and strives to help individuals unlock their fullest potential by integrating mind, body, emotion, and spirit into the healing process.