Alex Schrum LCSW

Being at peace with yourself is not easy. Showing yourself the kindness you easily give to others can be extremely challenging. This is especially true if you are accustomed to anticipating the needs of others before acknowledging your own. You may find that your sense of worthiness depends on how useful you are to others. The beautiful thing is: you are enough already as you are. The painful thing is: you believe you're both not enough and too much at the same time. You want to be able to relate to yourself in a kinder way, take good care of yourself, and feel more authentic in your relationships.

I specialize in working with people who struggle with people-pleasing behaviors and are their own worst critics. My work focuses on improving how clients relate to self and others. I also have specialized training and experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. I use EMDR to help clients work through past trauma.

Often the hardest part of healing is taking the initial first step of seeking help. If you have noticed that you automatically appease others at the expense of yourself, it is time to quit the self-abandonment and re-build your foundation. I look forward to assisting you with your healing journey.