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Dr. Alexandria Arthur, LPCC, LPC

Therapist in Virginia

Practical, respectful care for stress and addiction challenges

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Dr. Alexandria Arthur

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLPCC, LPC
  • Licenses listedLPC, Virginia (no. 0701013238); LPCC, Minnesota (no. 4704); LPC, Delaware (no. PC-0011660)
  • NPI number1114789492
  • Experience10 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
  • Approaches includeAttachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • 10 years experience
  • Doctoral degree
  • Virginia licensed

About Alexandria

Dr. Alexandria Arthur is a licensed mental health clinician practicing in Virginia. She holds a Doctoral Degree in Mental Health and has 10 years of experience helping people work through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and addictions. She focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day and meets people where they are in their lives.

Her style is warm and respectful. She listens first and then tailors conversation and plans to each person's needs. Sessions aim to build coping skills, improve motivation, and boost self-esteem through simple, concrete strategies.

Dr. Arthur uses a range of approaches that include attachment-based work, client-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and emotionally-focused ideas. She adapts these tools to problems like grief, relationship concerns, intimacy issues, body image, and chronic illness stress.

Clients can expect a collaborative process. Goals and plans are set together, and progress is checked regularly. The focus is on what helps now and what skills will support longer term change.

People who choose Dr. Arthur often want straightforward guidance for life transitions, help managing overwhelming feelings, or support navigating recovery from substance-related problems. To start, she asks questions, listens closely, and builds a plan based on each person's priorities.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns. Online sessions using this approach help people notice connection habits and practice different interaction skills to reduce loneliness and improve closeness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. In remote sessions this can mean identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them in daily life, and using small behavior changes to ease anxiety, depression, or stress.

Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try methods that fit their needs. Adjustments are made over time so work feels useful and manageable.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also allows continuing care across relocations within the same region. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions while focusing on clear, practical steps you can use between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Virginia, Minnesota, Delaware

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and sleeping concerns, career questions, and coping with life changes.

What is the general approach or style in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and person-centered. Conversations focus on practical skills, building motivation, and adapting tools to each person's situation.

How much experience does the clinician have?

The clinician has 10 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with diverse concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you can choose what fits your needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

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