Online and In-Person

Accepting EMDR clients starting March 9, 2026.

Alana Stramowski

Therapist

LPC, NCC

A Note From Alana

“Being in relationship with others is a universal human experience, though it doesn’t come without challenges. I believe that how we show up in relationships with ourselves and others sets the foundation for everything else in our lives. As a therapist with a focus on relationships, anxiety, complex family dynamics, relational trauma, and grief, I create a safe and nurturing space for clients of all identities and ages to explore their emotional worlds and relational challenges.

Practicing from an anti-racist, trauma-informed lens, I draw on existential and psychodynamic theories to support clients toward deeper self-awareness and compassionate understanding. Grounded in liberation psychology, I also emphasize the importance of intersectionality, empowerment, resistance, and the influence of oppressive systems on relationships and personal well-being.

With a calm and comforting demeanor, I strive to foster trust and openness, while centering every client’s autonomy to create meaningful and long-lasting growth. I am dedicated to helping clients build stronger, more fulfilling connections with themselves and others.”

Experience

Alana earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University and holds the National Certified Counselor (NCC) designation. Her graduate training involved working with couples, young adults, older adults, groups, and the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to her graduate training, she is certified as a Level II practitioner in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Alana is currently undergoing her EMDR training and will start accepting clients for EMDR starting March 9th, 2026.

Client Focus

Alana works with individual adults 21 and older, and couples. She is sex-positive and LGBTQIA+ affirming.

Types of Therapy

Alana uses existential, psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and narrative therapies in her work with clients, as well as incorporates self-compassion and mindfulness. With couples, she also utilizes The Gottman Method. Alana is currently undergoing her EMDR training, and will begin accepting clients for EMDR starting March 9th, 2026.