Ep. 13 Let's talk about addiction, narcissism and binge eating with Therapist Alexandra Perkinson

In this very special episode, Ashley asks Certified EMDR practitioner, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Alexandra Perkinson about some mental health questions from the audience. What are boundaries, how to deal with narcissists, and coping mechanisms for rejection are just a few topics they cover. 

Alexandra Perkinson is a Master’s Level Therapist who's experience lies mostly within the fields of addiction and eating disorder treatment. Alex attained her Master's Degree in Creative Arts Therapy in 2013 from Pratt Institute and subsequent to this received specialized training to become a Certified EMDR practitioner, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and has also completed TRE (Trauma Release Exercises) Modules I and II.

Alex's therapeutic approach effectively balances creative and pragmatic. She is passionate about empowering women to search out, connect with, and live as their truest selves. Alex is also an avid traveler who recently returned to the United States after living in Southeast Asia for the past five years where she learned to teach yoga, Zumba, English as a second language, how to eat exceptionally spicy foods, and how to go with the flow (most of the time). Alex is proud to be a work in progress.