Dr. Alexandra Hershberger, KY Psychologist
Calm, evidence-based care for adults
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
How Alexandra works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- KY Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Kentucky
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Alexandra
Dr. Alexandra Hershberger is a licensed psychologist in Kentucky who focuses on helping adults manage anger, addiction, sleep problems, trauma, and depression. She keeps sessions straightforward and practical, offering a calm space to talk through what feels overwhelming right now.
Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at people who want clear steps and steady support. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address difficulties that show up together, like chronic pain with depression or substance use with sleep problems.
Background and approach
Dr. Hershberger pays attention to mental health, physical health, and how daily life shapes both. Sessions aim to identify patterns, build coping skills, and set realistic, step-by-step goals.
Her background is in clinical health psychology, which means she has training in treating mental health alongside physical health issues. That experience is useful for people dealing with chronic illness, cancer-related stress, or health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. She has five years of professional experience working with adults.
Dr. Hershberger also addresses relationship-related issues from an individual perspective, including abandonment, codependency, and communication struggles. She is open about working with concerns tied to alternative sexual cultures, such as BDSM and kink, without judgment.
First responder issues and the effects of trauma are also within her focus. Sessions are offered in English and provided through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Her Kentucky license is KY Psychologist 265972.
If someone wants to start, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.
What Alexandra works with
Everything Alexandra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Alexandra's practice.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
- Abandonment
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Dr. Hershberger commonly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. One approach emphasizes emotion regulation and practical strategies to manage anger and impulsivity; this involves learning tools to notice triggers and respond differently in the moment. Another approach addresses the overlap of physical and mental health by teaching ways to manage symptoms like chronic pain or sleep disruption while also treating mood or addiction concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. Together they review what helps, try interventions, and adjust plans based on what makes progress more likely.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t desired. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or times when typing feels easier than talking. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, regular follow-up, and continuing work between full sessions.
Questions people ask about Alexandra
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports adults facing anger issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and depression. Additional areas include chronic pain, codependency, impulsivity, and first responder stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and focused on skills. Sessions emphasize clear steps, emotion regulation, and strategies that link mental and physical health.
What is her professional background?
She holds a degree in clinical health psychology and has five years of clinical experience providing therapy to adults. That background informs work with co-occurring physical and mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Kentucky as KY Psychologist 265972 and provides services from that location.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different scheduling and communication needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.