Alexa Hyzdu

Licensed Associate Counselor

Accepting New clients
In-Person & Virtual Appointment
Monday 3-8pm, Thurs 8am-2pm, Friday 8am-2pm

My journey to counseling was shaped by my personal experiences and faith. Growing up in an unstable environment as the middle child and only girl, I found purpose in caring for others—yet it also kept me from truly knowing myself. I believe we are meant to uncover our authentic identity, break free from past patterns, and tap into our resilience.

As a therapist, I support teens, individuals, and athletes facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, bullying, performance, identity, eating disorders and disordered eating, relational and family challenges, grief and loss, internal distress, overwhelm, and shame. My background includes leading youth at my church since 2016 and earning my Master’s in Counseling from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University.

I strive to create a warm, safe space filled with grace and truth, using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and parts work, along with mind-body healing. It’s a privilege to walk alongside clients as they discover their strength and step into wholeness.

“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.”
– Leonard Cohen

Experience
Alexa has extensive experience working in residential inpatient treatment settings with adolescents and adults facing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Her professional background also includes private practice, where she has supported clients navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, substance use disorders, eating disorders, childhood trauma, and psychotic disorders. Additionally, Alexa has dedicated her time to various volunteer roles, including community church initiatives, mission work in Mexico and the Philippines, local outreach efforts in California and Arizona, youth programs, equine-assisted support, and Alzheimer’s care.

Providing therapy for:

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Identity Reclamation, Self-Esteem, and Boundaries
Religious Trauma, Faith Exploration, and Relationship Issues

Client Focus: Teens 13+, Young Adults & Athletes

Therapy Modalities

Person-centered
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Trauma-informed therapy

Training & Education

Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
Masters of Arts in Counseling – Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine
Certified in Self-Regulation Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism, ADHD, Sensory or Emotional Challenges

More Than Just My Work

I spend a lot of time riding my horse or just loving on him, and whenever the temperature dips below 80 degrees, you’ll find me outside hiking, playing sports, watching my dog, dancing, or enjoying coffee with friends and family. Being an aunt to two little girls, ages 5 and 3, is a true gift to my heart and soul. I could happily spend my days reading with loved ones by the beach or in the mountains—both are simply divine to me.