Alexandria Rhodes-Fernandes, Masters Graduate Intern

I approach therapy with the belief that every person’s story is layered, complex, and worth understanding. I have lived through life’s contrasts—joy and sorrow, loss and gain, times of certainty and times of deep questioning. These experiences have shaped my belief that therapy is not just about problem-solving, but about creating a space where we can explore the complexities of being human together. Alongside my personal understanding of these struggles, my professional experience working with children in foster care and with older adults gives me a broad perspective on resilience across the lifespan.

My path to becoming a therapist was not linear, but a turning point in my own family’s healing showed me the power of changing patterns passed down through generations. That experience inspired me, after nearly 10 years in corporate operations, to change careers and pursue a master’s degree in social work so that I could learn to help others more directly.

At the core of my work with people is a commitment to understanding and it is paced accordingly. I know the comfort of being truly seen. For example, when someone remembers your coffee order or notices the small details you’ve shared over time. I believe everyone deserves to know that feeling, particularly when vulnerable. In therapy, my role is to offer that presence and attention. I take the time to understand your unique context, because lasting change rarely comes from quick fixes. Instead, it grows from deep insight and the courage to act on it.