Alex Schrum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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Let's Connect (804) 390-8549
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. It's painful to believe that you're both not enough and too much at the same time. The beautiful thing is: you are enough already exactly as you are. 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, and I use EMDR to help clients work through past trauma.
Pleasing others at the expense of yourself has a cost: resentment builds and your sense of self fades away, causing you to feel disconnected from both yourself and others. We can work together to build your ability to begin showing up in the world as your authentic self, so that your life and relationships feel more aligned to the real you.
Call or Email Alex Schrum now for a free 15 minute consultation - (804) 390-8549
Let's Connect (804) 390-8549
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Alex Schrum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 390-8549
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904011822 Alex Schrum
- In Practice for 10 years
- Certificate from New Washington School of Psychiatry/Clinical Program on Psychotherapy Practice 2024
- Degree/Diploma from Virginia Commonwealth University Master of Social Work / 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Alex Schrum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (804) 390-8549
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexual Abuse
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Chronic Shame
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Women's Issues
Alex Schrum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (804) 390-8549
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Gottman Method
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Alex Schrum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (804) 390-8549
Groups
The Yin & Yang of Self-Compassion
This is a 10 week group for female-identifying adults who want to improve their relationship with themselves. The group will be looking at both sides of self-compassion: yin (receiving self-kindness) and yang (caring for one's self through action). Group will consist of somatic exercises, meditations, journaling, group processing, and lecture. We will meet on Tuesday evenings 9/17/24 - 11/12/24. For more detailed information visit: www.compassioncollectiverva.com
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Women's Issues
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Every Tue 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location
Branch Museum of Architecture
2501 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Email Alex Schrum about this group or call - (804) 390-8549