Philosophy of Care

I believe the mind and body are strongly connected and I draw from my robust training in both psychiatry and medicine to provide thoughtful evaluation and treatment recommendations. I believe the therapeutic relationship is important to psychological growth. I have additional training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and work with my patients to consider factors influencing their recovery, even those that may be initially out of their awareness. I have a master’s degree in complementary and alternative medicine and feel comfortable collaborating with practitioners from a wide range of healing arts.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Alexander is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist who is also trained in family medicine, which is a specialty in primary care. Her services include focused assessments, consultation, and ongoing individual treatment with psychotherapy, psychopharmacology (medication), or combined treatment with both psychotherapy and medication. Dr. Alexander treats patients 18 of age and older, conditions treated include depression, bipolar, anxiety, trauma and stressor related disorders, somatic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, inattention issues, adjustment disorders, and more.

Research/Academic Interests

Dr. Alexander’s academic interests include psychodynamic psychotherapy and Balint Groups. Dr. Alexander is a clinical supervisor to UC Davis psychiatry residents and a director for two year-long psychotherapy courses at UC Davis, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Dr. Alexander is an experienced Balint Group facilitator where she works with medical professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds to explore the social-emotional impact of clinical work.

Division

General Psychiatry