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Alexa Marnalse

About Alexa Marnalse, LMSW

Clinical Reviewer

Licensure

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Education

MSW, Fordham University BSW, Carlow University

Specialties

BPD, Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD, DBT

Experience

12+ Years in Mental Health

Alexa Marnalse is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 12 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups. She specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and has supported clients across mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities settings. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma & PTSD, anger management, OCD, relationship difficulties, ASD, substance abuse, and more.

Alexa is a nurturing, open, and nonjudgmental therapist who is committed to helping you become the best version of yourself—no matter how hard or challenging the journey may be. Her group therapy sessions offer participants peace and understanding, along with practical, real-life strategies to work toward their emotional, physical, and mental wellness goals.

"I believe everyone deserves a safe space to grow. My role is to meet you where you are and support you in building the life you want—with compassion, honesty, and real strategies that work."

Educational Background

Fordham University – Graduate School of Social Work

Master of Social Work (MSW), 2014–2015


Carlow University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), 2012–2013

Professional Experience

Alexa has built extensive experience across diverse therapeutic settings. Her career includes roles as a Therapist at BCS Group PLLC and Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs, as well as positions as a Psychotherapist at NeuroRehabilitation and Neuropsychological Service, Outpatient Counselor at YMCA of Greater New York, Senior Counselor at Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, and NY START Coordinator at Family Residences and Essential Enterprises. She has also worked in Applied Behavioral Analysis with Theracare Pediatric Services and served as a Medicaid Service Coordinator.

Areas of Expertise

Anxiety Depression Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Bipolar Disorder Trauma & PTSD Anger Management OCD Stress Management Relationship Issues Work Challenges Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Substance Abuse

Therapeutic Approaches

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Group Therapy Individual Therapy Couples Counseling Family Therapy
About Grouport
Alexa has been a therapist at Grouport Therapy since July 2021, where she facilitates individual, couples, family, and group therapy sessions and contributes to clinical content review. At Grouport, she helps ensure that all mental health content is accurate, evidence-based, and genuinely helpful for readers seeking support. Grouport offers accessible online therapy including group therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, teen therapy, and intensive outpatient programs.

Articles reviewed by Alexa Marnalse, LMSW

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