About Alexa Holzberger | Auralis Therapy

Welcome! I’m Alexa.

I became a therapist because of my own mental health journey. Much of what I bring to my work as a clinician stems from my experiences as a client. I truly believe that my personal struggles have given me a deeper understanding and empathy for human suffering. This allows me to create a therapeutic space where you feel deeply seen, heard, and understood. After all, the foundation of effective therapy is a relationship built on connection and trust.

- Alexa Holzberger, LCSW

Approach

Clinically, we take a two-pronged approach:

1. Understanding: We’ll explore why you think, feel, and act the way you do. We’ll dig into your core beliefs, defenses, attachment style, and how past experiences may still be influencing you today.

2. Shifting: We’ll work together to shift the mindsets and behaviors that no longer serve you by incorporating research-backed modalities that will help you break free from unhelpful patterns.

What does this look like?

We co-create a sacred space—a place where you can show up as your authentic self. This is where we can explore all the parts of you, especially the parts you may have been hiding, even from yourself.
We work from a place of humility, curiosity, and openness. We'll listen, ask questions, and share observations—all in a way that invites reflection and personal growth.
We'll challenge you, but always at your pace. And if anything we offer doesn’t sit right with you, we'll create space for you to share that with us. Your feedback is essential to the process.

Together, We Heal Deeply

A unique aspect of our work involves integrating a deep understanding of how our early life experiences, starting even in the womb, shape us both psychologically and physiologically. We focus on helping you heal and integrate your inner child, fostering a compassionate and empowered relationship with yourself.

Education & Training

Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, Specialization in child welfare and well-being
Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist
Certification in Psychoanalytic Therapy
Level 1 Certification in Emotionally-Focused Therapy for couples
Advanced training in treating eating disorders
Training in Functional Family Therapy

Experience

I began my career working at an Outpatient Center in Philadelphia, providing therapy for children aged 4-18, integrating play, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic therapies.

From there, I moved into a role as a Functional Family Therapist in New York City, where I worked with children in the foster care system, their foster parents, and their biological families.

I then transitioned to providing psychotherapy at an Outpatient Center, working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, and family therapy.