Dr. Alexandra Hershberger , KY Psychologist 265972

Dr. Alexandra Hershberger is a licensed psychologist in Kentucky who helps adults facing addictions, trauma, sleep problems, anger, and depression. She greets people with a steady, attentive presence and focuses on practical steps to reduce distress. She emphasizes treating the whole person - mental, physical, and social needs together. Dr. Hershberger holds a degree in clinical health psychology and has five years of clinical experience.

She works with adults 18 and over and has supported people coping with substance use, post-traumatic stress, and insomnia. She also addresses emotion regulation, communication skills, and the overlap of physical and mental health. That includes conditions such as chronic pain, gastrointestinal trouble, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and liver disease when they occur alongside emotional struggles.

Her approach centers on evidence-based therapeutic techniques applied in straightforward ways. Sessions focus on listening, setting achievable goals, and teaching skills that can be used between meetings. She helps people manage impulsivity, codependency, shame and guilt, and feelings of isolation.

Dr. Hershberger also offers care around issues like abandonment, divorce and separation, first responder stress, and alternative sex culture topics such as BDSM and kink. She acknowledges how illness or a cancer diagnosis can affect mood and relationships and attends to those realities in treatment.

If someone wants to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling. She is glad to answer questions and to support people taking steps toward recovery and better daily functioning.

Evidence-based strategies and flexible online care

Dr. Hershberger uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and problem solving. One common approach teaches emotion regulation and coping skills to reduce intense anger, impulsivity, and overwhelming feelings; it helps people notice triggers and try different responses. Another approach addresses the overlap of physical and mental health by helping people manage symptoms like chronic pain or insomnia alongside mood concerns, using behavioral changes and routines to improve sleep and daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about symptoms, personal goals, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then suggest methods that fit. This is collaborative and can shift as needs change over time.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill demonstrations, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue care when travel or scheduling gets in the way.