Mental Health Counselor
My name is Alex Risberg. I am a pre-licensed counselor working out of the Beverly, MA office. I enjoy working with clients aged 13 and older on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and life transitions. I strive to create a calm, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable being honest, reflective, and fully themselves without judgment. I believe meaningful change often happens through small, consistent shifts over time, and I would be honored to support you in that process.
I primarily utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients understand their values and commit to living a life in accordance with how they want to show up in the world. This often includes finding acceptance of what is happening in their lives and finding ways to work with where they are in life, rather than fighting against it.
Exploration of our past, especially childhood, is important for understanding who we are and why we behave in certain ways. I offer my clients the opportunity to explore these parts of their past and offer techniques and coping skills that work in the here and now to help when things become distressing or difficult.