Alexandra Zickermann (she/her) MA, LPCC

Location: New Brighton (Mon., Tues., Thurs.), Coon Rapids (Wed.)

Specialties: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, C-PTSD, Trauma, Codependency, Recovering from Domestic Violence, Self-Esteem, Relationship & Family Conflict, Neurodivergence

Client Focus: Individuals (adolescents 12+ and adults), Children 5+ but limited, couples, and families

Treatment Approach: As a neurodivergent therapist, I create a space where you don’t have to mask, perform, or pretend you have it all together. Therapy with me is collaborative, honest, and grounded in the belief that your struggles make sense, especially when we understand them through your nervous system, your past experiences, and the roles you’ve had to take on to survive.

I take a systems-based, trauma-informed approach, integrating Internal Family Systems (parts work), Polyvagal Theory, somatic body-based work, attachment-based therapy, and relational approaches. I also pull in CBT and solution-focused strategies when helpful, but we always come back to understanding the why beneath your patterns, not just managing the symptoms.

With over 10 years of experience, I support individuals navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, C-PTSD, codependency, and relationship challenges. I specialize in working with individuals recovering from emotionally abusive or unhealthy relationships, helping you rebuild self-trust, boundaries, and a sense of safety within yourself. I am currently training in EMDR and other trauma-specific modalities to deepen the work we can do together.

ADHD is so much more than difficulty focusing. It impacts emotional regulation, self-worth, relationships, motivation, and how you experience the world. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like they are constantly falling short. As someone who understands ADHD from both a clinical and lived perspective, I take an approach that is practical, validating, and actually aligned with how your brain works.

Together, we will work on executive functioning, emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity, and breaking cycles of shame and burnout, while also addressing the deeper layers like identity, self-worth, and nervous system regulation.

And let’s be honest, if “just think positive,” “go for a walk,” or “have you tried a planner?” worked, you probably wouldn’t be here.

I don’t do surface-level therapy. We are going deeper into your patterns, your parts, your nervous system, and the experiences that shaped you. Together, we will untangle what is no longer serving you, challenge the cycles that keep repeating, and build something that actually feels like you. There is space here for complexity, humor, and real conversations, including the “what the hell is wrong with me?” moments. Nothing is wrong with you, your system adapted really well to what you have been through.

If you have ever been told to “just try harder,” “stop overthinking,” or “let it go,” we are not doing that here. Instead, we will get curious, build awareness, and create change in a way that actually works for you.

Availability: Email for availability

Email: Alexandra@conscioushealingcounseling.com

More about Alexandra:

Outside of the therapy room, I’m a mix of cozy, curious, and just the right amount of chaotic. I’m slightly obsessed with my mini aussiedoodle, Mildred (Millie), and my two cats, Leona and Theo. They’re a huge part of my life and honestly, a daily reminder that regulation doesn’t always look perfect. Sometimes it looks like cuddles, zoomies, and a little bit of chaos.

I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and my path into this work is both professional and personal.

I grew up in a big, very complex blended family. I’m the youngest of nine, with five older siblings who were adopted from Korea and three stepbrothers. My family story includes adoption, divorce, remarriage, and being raised primarily by two moms. Because of that, I understand on a lived level what it can feel like to navigate identity, belonging, and family dynamics that don’t always fit into a “traditional” box.

That experience really shapes how I show up as a therapist. I care a lot about creating a space where people feel safe being fully themselves, especially if you’ve ever felt misunderstood, different, or like you had to adapt to fit into environments that didn’t quite get you.

I’m just getting into hiking and exploring the outdoors, so if you have beginner-friendly recommendations, I’m all ears. I also love checking out local craft breweries, traveling, getting pulled into true crime and paranormal deep dives, and crocheting when I want to slow my brain down a bit.

I also love tarot and oracle cards. If that’s something you’re into or even just curious about, we can absolutely bring that into sessions as a way to explore insight and reflection in a different way.

In session, you’ll probably notice pretty quickly that my space feels different. I’ve had clients, both kids and adults, tell me it feels really cozy and safe. A lot of people end up kicking off their shoes and sitting criss-cross applesauce across from me. You don’t have to show up “put together” here. You can just be you.

My style is warm, real, and human. Therapy with me isn’t stiff or overly clinical. There’s space for humor, honesty, and being real, while still doing deep, meaningful work.

And just to say it directly, you don’t need a filter here. If swearing is how you express yourself, it’s absolutely welcome. Sometimes “this is really freaking hard” just doesn’t hit the same as saying what you actually mean.