Alexandra Rossi
MSW RSW
Alexandra is the owner and founder of Pneuma Therapy. Through her personal and professional experiences she developed a genuine passion for supporting individuals through her kind hearted spirit. She decided to create a space for these individuals to achieve wellness one breath at a time.
Alexandra attended York University where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, Lakehead University where she received her accelerated Honours Bachelor of Social Work Degree, the University of Windsor where she received her Master of Social Work Degree, the University of Toronto where she completed training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and lastly DBT House where she completed the Intensive DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) Skills Training course.
Alexandra is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), as well as the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).
Alexandra has experience working in healthcare as well as in the community. Alexandra has been employed with the Canadian Mental Health Association and Covenant House. Alexandra has experience in various expertise such as assessment, case management, youth and family therapy where she worked with individuals with mental health concerns, gender identity issues, intergenerational trauma, and human trafficking. Alexandra has been employed as a crisis intervention specialist in the emergency department for the Toronto East Health Network and Markham Stouffville Hospital. As well, at Mackenzie Health Hospital as an urgent clinic clinician for the urgent psychiatric clinic and as an individual and group therapist for the Stepping Stones Day Hospital program.
Alexandra has experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups with techniques derived from cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, crisis intervention therapy, solution focused therapy, emotion focused therapy, Motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Alexandra specializes in the assessment, understanding and support of individuals of all ages who struggle with life stressors and mental health related concerns.
Alexandra believes in a client centered and trauma informed approach enabling resilience, strength, and motivation for clients to reach mental wellness with confidence.