Alexandra Conrad, LCSW, C-DBT
Hybrid Therapist in Hartford, CT | Telehealth Therapist in Connecticut | Clinical Supervisor at SMP
Alexandra Conrad, LCSW, C-DBT, is a highly experienced therapist and clinical supervisor at SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services. She provides in-person therapy in Hartford, Connecticut and telehealth therapy across Connecticut, offering thoughtful, compassionate, and evidence-based support to children, teens, adults, and families.
Alexandra brings extensive experience in outpatient mental health, crisis intervention, community-based treatment, family systems work, and clinical leadership. Throughout her career, she has worked with individuals and families facing complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges, and she is known for her calm, collaborative, and highly skilled approach to care.
She has supported clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, behavioral concerns, family conflict, life transitions, crisis situations, and severe and persistent mental health needs. Her background includes working in emergency services, outpatient therapy, wraparound care, youth and family services, and high-acuity community mental health settings. This broad experience allows her to understand clients from both a clinical and systems perspective while still providing deeply personalized care.
Alexandra uses evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and strengths-based, family-centered interventions. As a Certified DBT clinician, she helps clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and move through challenges with greater confidence and stability.
She works especially well with clients who may feel overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or burdened by longstanding stress and relationship challenges. She also supports families who are seeking stronger communication, more structure, and healthier ways of navigating difficult situations together.
In addition to providing therapy, Alexandra also serves as a supervisor for associates at SMP, offering clinical guidance, mentorship, and support to developing therapists. Her leadership background includes supervising licensed and pre-licensed clinicians, interns, and multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure mental health settings.
Alexandra is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and professional therapeutic space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow.
Areas of Focus:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Emotional dysregulation
- Behavioral challenges
- Family conflict
- Life transitions
- Crisis stabilization
- Stress management
- Youth and adolescent mental health
- Family therapy
- Support for complex mental health needs
Therapeutic Approaches:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strengths-based therapy
- Family-centered therapy
- Client-centered therapy
- Trauma-informed care
Services Available:
- In-person therapy in Hartford, CT
- Telehealth therapy across Connecticut
- Clinical supervision for associates at SMP
If you are looking for a compassionate and experienced therapist in Hartford, CT or a telehealth therapist in Connecticut, Alexandra Conrad is here to help. Contact SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services today to get started.