Alex Stachowski, APC, NCC
Associate Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Populations: Children (8-12), Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Couples
Specialty Services: Emotional Overwhelm, Relationship/Attachment Issues, Identity & Life Transitions
Theory Models: Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Neuroaffirming
Locations:
Online Counseling in Georgia
In Person at our Alpharetta Office
Availability: Tuesday - Friday 12 - 6pm
Meet Alex:
Hi! I’m so glad that you’re here. You may look capable, responsible, and successful on the outside — yet feel anxious, exhausted, or disconnected on the inside. Many of my clients are high-achieving individuals who are used to meeting expectations while quietly carrying pressure, perfectionism, or unresolved pain. I work with teens, adults, and couples who want more than just symptom relief. They want to understand themselves more deeply, heal from past experiences, and build lives that feel authentic, peaceful, and aligned. Often, achievement began as a strength — and sometimes as a way to cope. Together, we gently explore the patterns that once protected you but may now be creating stress, burnout, or relationship strain. We process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, and separate your worth from your performance. This work isn’t about lowering your goals. It’s about helping you succeed without losing yourself. Therapy can be a space to slow down, integrate your story, and build confidence rooted in self-trust rather than external validation. Healing and ambition can coexist — and so can success and peace.
Anxiety & OCD
Does your mind feel like it never slows down? Whether you're caught in cycles of worry, intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, or the need for reassurance, you don't have to navigate it alone. I help children, teens, and adults develop a healthier relationship with uncertainty, build confidence, and feel more empowered in their daily lives through ACT, CBT, and DBT.
Attachment & Childhood Trauma:
Do you find yourself people-pleasing, fearing rejection, masking parts of yourself to feel accepted, or repeating relationship patterns you wish you could change? I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed, and neuroaffirming space to explore how past experiences shape your present, helping you build self-trust, embrace your authentic self, and create more meaningful connections.
Couples & Relationship Counseling:
Do you and your partner feel stuck in the same arguments, disconnected, or like you're speaking different languages? Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, I help couples move beyond cycles of conflict, better understand one another, and rediscover the emotional connection that brought them together.
Experience & Education:
I am an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with 2.5 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through emotional and relational challenges. My training includes Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and I also integrate CBT, DBT, trauma-informed and neuroaffirming approaches into my work.
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Populations & Presenting Concerns
Children (Ages 8–12)
● Childhood anxiety, excessive worry, and separation anxiety
● Emotional regulation and difficulty managing big feelings
● School anxiety, perfectionism, and fear of failure
● Friendship difficulties, social anxiety, and peer relationships
● Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergent experiences
● Self-esteem and confidence
● Parental divorce, family transitions, and adjustment difficulties
● Intrusive thoughts and OCD-related concerns
Adolescents & Teens (Ages 13–17)
● Anxiety, social anxiety, and excessive overthinking
● OCD, intrusive thoughts, and reassurance-seeking
● Perfectionism, academic pressure, and burnout
● Self-esteem, identity development, and self-acceptance
● Autism, ADHD, masking, and neurodivergent identity
● Rejection sensitivity, friendship difficulties, and belonging
● Emotional regulation and distress tolerance
● Family conflict, boundaries, and relationship challenges
● People-pleasing and fear of disappointing others
Young Adults (Ages 18–25)
● Anxiety, perfectionism, and fear of failure
● College stress, burnout, and life transitions
● Relationship anxiety and attachment insecurity
● Dating, intimacy, and fear of rejection
● Identity exploration and self-discovery
● People-pleasing, boundaries, and self-worth
● Childhood experiences and relational patterns
● Autism, ADHD, masking, and neurodivergent burnout
● Independence, decision-making, and uncertainty about the future
Adults (Ages 26+)
● Anxiety, chronic worry, and overthinking
● OCD-related concerns and intrusive thoughts
● Childhood trauma and emotional neglect
● Anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and relationship insecurity
● Fear of abandonment, rejection sensitivity, and reassurance-seeking
● People-pleasing, boundary-setting, and self-advocacy
● Self-esteem, shame, and self-criticism
● Repeating unhealthy relationship patterns
● Autism, ADHD, masking, and neurodivergent burnout
● Emotional regulation, stress, and life transitions
● Emotional intimacy, vulnerability, and trust
Couples
● Communication difficulties and recurring arguments
● Emotional disconnection and loss of intimacy
● Anxious–avoidant attachment dynamics
● Pursuer–withdrawer relationship patterns
● Conflict avoidance, defensiveness, and emotional shutdown
● Trust, vulnerability, and emotional safety
● Difficulty expressing needs and understanding one another
● Neurodivergent relationship dynamics
● Relationship strain during major life transitions
● Rebuilding connection and strengthening relationships
Additional Service: Parenting Support
● Parenting children with anxiety or emotional regulation challenges
● Supporting autistic and ADHD children
● Understanding children's emotional and developmental needs
● Strengthening parent-child communication and connection
● Navigating family transitions and relationship challenges
● Developing responsive, supportive parenting strategies
Populations & Concerns - Support
Children Ages 8–12
Children Experiencing Anxiety and Excessive Worry
I work with children ages 8–12 who experience frequent worry, fear of making mistakes, separation anxiety, or difficulty managing uncertainty. These children may seek frequent reassurance, avoid unfamiliar situations, or become overwhelmed by school expectations and everyday changes.
Children Struggling with Emotional Regulation
I support children who experience intense emotions, frustration, difficulty recovering from disappointment, or challenges expressing their feelings. Therapy focuses on building emotional awareness, coping skills, and greater confidence navigating uncomfortable emotions.
Children Experiencing School Anxiety and Perfectionism
I help children who worry excessively about grades, making mistakes, disappointing adults, or meeting expectations. Some children experience school-related anxiety, avoidance, or distress when things do not go as planned.
Neurodivergent Children Experiencing Anxiety or Social Challenges I provide neuroaffirming counseling for autistic children and children with ADHD who experience anxiety, emotional overwhelm, social misunderstandings, or difficulty navigating expectations across home and school environments. My approach respects each child's communication style, sensory needs, identity, and individual strengths.
Children Adjusting to Divorce or Family Changes I support children navigating parental separation, divorce, blended families, changes in living arrangements, or other significant family transitions. Therapy provides space to process emotions, navigate uncertainty, and strengthen feelings of security and connection.
Adolescents & Teens Ages 13–17 Teens Experiencing Anxiety, Overthinking, and Perfectionism I work with teenagers who experience persistent worry, academic pressure, fear of failure, social anxiety, or difficulty managing expectations. These teens may overthink conversations, avoid situations where they could make mistakes, or feel that nothing they do is ever good enough.
Teens Experiencing Intrusive Thoughts and OCD-Related Concerns I support adolescents experiencing unwanted intrusive thoughts, repetitive worry, reassurance-seeking, or compulsive patterns that interfere with daily life. Counseling focuses on understanding these experiences and developing healthier responses to distress and uncertainty, with specialized OCD treatment needs assessed individually.
Neurodivergent Teens Experiencing Masking and Rejection Sensitivity I offer neuroaffirming counseling for autistic teens and teens with ADHD who feel pressure to hide parts of themselves, struggle with perceived rejection, or feel exhausted from trying to meet social expectations. Therapy supports self-understanding, emotional well-being, identity development, and authentic relationships.
Teens Struggling with Friendships, Belonging, and Self-Esteem I work with adolescents who experience friendship conflict, peer rejection, social comparison, loneliness, or difficulty feeling accepted. Therapy helps teens explore their sense of identity, develop self-compassion, and build healthier interpersonal boundaries.
Teens Navigating Family Conflict and Life Transitions I support teenagers experiencing conflict with caregivers, parental divorce, blended-family adjustments, changing family relationships, or difficulty navigating increasing independence.
Young Adults Ages 18–25 Young Adults Experiencing Relationship Anxiety I work with young adults who overthink romantic relationships, worry about being abandoned, frequently seek reassurance, or feel anxious when a partner seems distant. Therapy explores attachment experiences, emotional needs, and patterns that may contribute to relationship insecurity.
College Students Experiencing Anxiety and Perfectionism I support college students struggling with academic pressure, procrastination, fear of failure, burnout, social anxiety, and uncertainty about their future. Therapy helps clients develop emotional flexibility and navigate the demands of college and emerging adulthood.
Young Adults Navigating Identity and Independence I help young adults who feel uncertain about who they are, struggle with major decisions, or experience pressure to meet family and societal expectations. Counseling provides space to explore personal values, identity, relationships, and the transition toward independence.
Young Adults Struggling with Boundaries and People-Pleasing I work with individuals who have difficulty saying no, fear disappointing others, or prioritize other people's needs at the expense of their own. Therapy explores the emotional and relational patterns behind these experiences.
Neurodivergent Young Adults Navigating Identity and Burnout I provide neuroaffirming counseling for autistic and ADHD young adults navigating masking, burnout, relationship challenges, self-advocacy, or a recent autism or ADHD identification.
Adults Ages 26+ Adults Experiencing Anxiety in Romantic Relationships I help adults who feel anxious when their partner pulls away, overanalyze changes in communication, fear abandonment, or repeatedly seek reassurance about their relationship. Therapy explores attachment patterns, emotional safety, and ways to develop greater security and connection.
Adults Struggling with Anxious Attachment
I work with individuals who experience fear of rejection, difficulty trusting relationships, heightened sensitivity to perceived distance, or a strong need for reassurance. Counseling helps clients better understand how attachment experiences may influence their present relationships.
Adults Experiencing Avoidant Attachment Patterns I support adults who struggle with emotional vulnerability, withdraw during conflict, feel overwhelmed by closeness, or have difficulty expressing emotional needs. Therapy explores protective relationship patterns and opportunities for more secure connection.
Adults Healing from Childhood Emotional Neglect I work with adults who grew up feeling emotionally unseen, invalidated, or responsible for managing other people's emotions. These experiences may contribute to difficulty identifying personal needs, setting boundaries, trusting others, or feeling worthy of care.
Adults Exploring Childhood Trauma and Relationship Patterns I support individuals who recognize that difficult childhood experiences may be affecting their current relationships, emotional responses, or sense of self. Therapy provides a trauma-informed space to explore these connections with compassion and curiosity.
Adults Struggling with People-Pleasing and Boundaries I help adults who frequently put others first, feel guilty saying no, avoid conflict, or struggle to express their needs. Counseling explores the beliefs and relational experiences that may contribute to these patterns.
Adults Experiencing Rejection Sensitivity I work with adults who experience intense emotional responses to perceived criticism, exclusion, or rejection. This may include individuals with ADHD or autism who have experienced repeated misunderstanding, social rejection, or pressure to mask their authentic selves.
Autistic and ADHD Adults Experiencing Masking and Burnout I provide neuroaffirming counseling for neurodivergent adults who feel exhausted from adapting to others' expectations, struggle with self-acceptance, or experience anxiety and relationship difficulties related to masking and chronic stress.
Adults Navigating Life Transitions and Identity Changes I support adults experiencing relationship changes, career uncertainty, shifts in family roles, major decisions, or questions about identity and personal fulfillment.
Couples & Relationship Counseling Couples Experiencing Recurring Arguments I work with couples who repeatedly have the same disagreements, feel misunderstood, or struggle to resolve conflict. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, I help partners identify unhelpful interaction patterns and develop healthier ways of communicating.
Couples Experiencing Emotional Disconnection I support couples who feel distant, lonely within their relationship, or more like roommates than romantic partners. Therapy focuses on understanding emotional needs, rebuilding responsiveness, and strengthening connection.
Couples Navigating Anxious and Avoidant Attachment Dynamics I help couples in which one partner seeks reassurance or closeness while the other withdraws, shuts down, or needs distance during conflict. Therapy explores the emotional experiences beneath these patterns and helps partners develop greater understanding and security.
Couples Experiencing Pursuer–Withdrawer Patterns I work with couples who feel stuck in a cycle where one partner repeatedly initiates difficult conversations while the other becomes defensive, overwhelmed, or disengaged. Emotionally Focused Therapy helps couples recognize this cycle and respond to one another differently.
Couples Struggling with Emotional Intimacy and Vulnerability I support partners who find it difficult to share emotions, express needs, ask for support, or feel emotionally safe with one another. Counseling focuses on creating opportunities for greater vulnerability, understanding, and connection.
Neurodivergent Couples and Relationships I offer neuroaffirming couples counseling for relationships in which one or both partners are autistic, have ADHD, or identify as neurodivergent. Therapy explores differences in communication, emotional expression, sensory experiences, and relationship expectations without treating one partner's neurotype as the problem.
Couples Navigating Major Life Transitions I help couples experiencing relationship strain related to career changes, parenting transitions, shifting responsibilities, or other significant life changes.
Additional Service: Parenting Support
Parenting Support for Caregivers of Anxious or Neurodivergent Children
I offer parenting support for caregivers seeking to better understand their child's anxiety, emotional experiences, communication needs, or neurodivergent traits. Sessions may focus on responsive communication, emotional validation, navigating challenging moments, and strengthening parent-child connection.










