MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Getting To Know Alexandra Bennett, LCSW
Alexandra Bennett provides individualized, evidence-based mental health support for children, teens, and young adults, specializing in anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and challenges related to school, friendships, and family. Using a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach, she tailors her work to meet each client’s developmental needs. With younger children, she integrates play therapy, and she emphasizes collaboration with families, schools, and other providers to ensure consistent, well-rounded support across settings.
AFFILIATIONS
ABOUT ALEX’S BACKGROUND
Alexandra Bennett, LCSW - Child, Adolescent, & Young Adult Therapist in NYC
Known for creating a warm, engaging, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment, Alexandra helps young clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow. She guides them toward confidence, self-awareness, and practical strategies that can be applied both at home and in school.
In addition to her private practice at ALB Therapy, Alexandra serves as the Lower School Counselor at The Windward School, supporting students with language-based learning disabilities. Her clinical experience also includes roles at Silver Therapy Group and Woodhull Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Outpatient Clinic, equipping her to support children and teens with varied mental health needs.
Alexandra earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology and her Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University (NYU,) where she developed a strong foundation in child and adolescent mental health, school-based interventions, and family-centered care. Outside of the therapy room, Alexandra enjoys tennis, skiing, fitness classes, and discovering new coffee shops around NYC. She also stays up to date on the latest research in child and adolescent mental health and incorporates evidence-based techniques into her practice.
Alexandra offers virtual therapy sessions in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Vermont, as well as in-person sessions in Manhattan on the Upper East Side.
Interested in working together? Alexandra offers a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore whether her approach is the right fit for you or your child. Click here to schedule!
International OCD Foundation’s Pediatric Behavior Therapy Training Institute
Beck Institute - CBT for Anxiety and Depression
Trainings and Awards
SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Children) and SPACE for ARFID
Career Development Leadership Program Awardee 2023 for ADAA
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Frequently Asked Questions
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My approach is collaborative, supportive, and practical. I use evidence-based strategies while creating a safe space where clients feel understood and empowered.
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I became a therapist because I’m passionate about helping children, teens, and families navigate life’s challenges, build confidence, and develop coping skills that last a lifetime.
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I feel truly fortunate to sit with clients and families during challenging times. Witnessing a client's progress and seeing their confidence grow is the most rewarding part of my work.
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