Dr. Alexandra Knight

Dr. Alexandra Knight is a licensed psychologist and licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor with over a decade of experience in evaluation and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, and difficulty adjusting to and coping with life stressors. Dr. Knight, who is licensed to practice as a psychologist in New Jersey and in New York, specializes in assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and reproductive and maternal mental health and adjustment issues. She has experience working with children, adolescents and adults from varying backgrounds and is passionate about individualizing care to meet the distinctive needs of her clients, which often requires utilizing tools from a wide variety of therapeutic orientations. 

 

Dr. Knight obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and completed her master’s degree in forensic psychology and counseling from St. Elizabeth University, where she was inducted into Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology. She completed two years of additional coursework and supervised clinical work to obtain a license in clinical alcohol and drug counseling. Dr. Knight attained her doctorate degree in counseling psychology from St. Elizabeth University, completing her predoctoral and postdoctoral clinical training at a private practice in Hoboken, New Jersey treating women, children, and couples. Dr. Knight’s doctoral dissertation examined the relationship between social media use and addiction and postpartum anxiety among mothers.  

 

Dr. Knight often utilizes psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral theories and techniques to understand and treat the unique needs of the individuals she works with by helping them gain insight into their challenges and learn practical tools to address or cope with them. She believes in a holistic approach to treatment and encourages promoting physical health and wellness as a means to improve mental and emotional well-being. Dr. Knight has assessed, diagnosed and treated individuals suffering from emotional disturbances, substance use and gambling disorders, sexual abuse and trauma, anxiety and depression, mood disorders, relationship/marital issues, grief and loss, eating and feeding disorders, personality disorders, infertility, prenatal and postpartum emotional and mental health issues, and adjustment challenges. Dr. Knight also has worked with professional athletes and performers to manage stress, issues related to public recognition, and performance anxiety.

 

Dr. Knight is currently accepting new clients individual or couples counseling, substance abuse evaluations, psychological evaluations, and consulting services.