I’m Alexandra, and I work with people who care deeply about their dogs and want support that feels thoughtful, grounded, and realistic, especially when things feel hard.
My background is in mental health counseling and trauma-informed work, with a focus on how stress, pressure, and regulation show up in real-world situations. Over time, that lens naturally extended into how people experience handling and living with dogs, not just what they do, but how they feel while doing it.
This work isn’t about perfection, performance, or doing things “right.” It’s about noticing patterns, slowing moments down, and building steadier responses that actually hold up in everyday life.
How I approach this work
I take a collaborative, non-judgmental approach that centers both the handler and the dog. Rather than focusing on quick fixes or rigid methods, I pay attention to context, capacity, and what’s realistically sustainable.
That often means:
- making space for uncertainty
- understanding stress responses (human and canine)
- working with what’s happening, rather than against it
Support here is meant to feel practical, humane, and adaptable, not prescriptive.
A note on scope
This space offers coaching support. It isn’t therapy, medical care, or professional dog training, and it’s not intended for crisis situations. When needed, I encourage people to seek out local professionals who can provide hands-on or clinical care.