*Currently accepting clients ages 16+

Alec, a Licensed Psychologist, is a warm, compassionate therapist who brings a calm energy and non-judgmental curiosity to the therapeutic relationship and the complex issues that bring clients to therapy. He believes that clients experience the most personal change through therapy when they share this curiosity and compassionate disposition towards all parts of themselves, learning in mind and body how their past differs from their current situation. Alec is a trauma specialist, exceptional in treating anxiety, depression, nervous system distress, PTSD, and issues surrounding existential concerns (e.g. fear of death/dying). He believes that living out of your values while being compassionate to yourself and curious about your emotions can produce real growth, even during periods of intense suffering, inner conflict, and a feeling of “stuckness”.

Alec is experienced in teaching emotion regulation skills through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and healing trauma through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Integrating internal parts work with Internal Family Systems (IFS), even the most stuck, longstanding issues can be better understood and resolved. He believes true healing is possible and is eager to join you in your journey towards a more fulfilling life.

Alec is also an Optum MNFire provider, working with the Firefighter community and their spouses. Utilizing his background in trauma treatment, he is equipped to support FF & other First Responders in recovering from high stress and critical incident overload.

Pronouns: he/him/his

Insurance Accepted

Aetna l Blue Cross Blue Shield I Blue Plus (Medical Assistance Plan) l Cigna/Evernorth | Health Partners (commercial + PMAP) I Hennepin Health l PreferredOne l Medical Assistance l Ucare l Ucare PMAP (Prepaid Medical Assistance Plan), Medica + Optum + UnitedHealthcare + UMR + Medica PMAP I Optum MNFire

Education

THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY - CHICAGO, IL
Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology (PsyD), 2020

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON - MADISON, WI
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish, 2014

Certification & Trainings

• EMDR Basic Training - Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs, 2019

• Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training - Pillars Sexual Assault Program, 2016