Alexandra Shauger (she/her)

I got my BA from Rutgers in 2014, double majoring in Psychology and Criminal Justice. I stayed to get my MSW as well which was completed in 2016 with a concentration in Violence Against Women and Children. I had internships in the school system and then the prison system, which was where I found my passion for working with individuals and families struggling with relationships and legal issues. As a social worker trained in the legal system, I'm well versed in working with harmful behaviors, anxiety, and with clients struggling with legal matters. Together, we can work on understanding the factors driving your actions, build new skills, and foster personal accountability and growth. I continue to attend continuing education to build my own skills to support you in your journey towards improvement.

I work with clients to create change by not only providing empathy, validation, and encouragement, but challenging them (in supportive way) as well. As someone trained in working with mandated clients, I'm comfortable with clients who are new to therapy and may need some prompting and assistance in feeling comfortable with counseling for the first time. Through my own struggles with anxiety, I can also relate to the difficulty in reaching out for the first time and overcoming the "what ifs" and doubts that may be getting in your way. Reach out in whatever way feels comfortable - phone, text, or email and I'm happy to help answer questions that may be concerning you. You can contact me for a free consult and we can discuss more.