Dr. Alexia Electris, PhD, LCAT is a licensed clinical psychologist and creative arts therapist with over twenty years experience treating adults, adolescents, and children, integrating evidence-based psychotherapy with experiential and creative approaches. She received her Doctor of Psychology degree from Long Island University, Brooklyn in 2013 and her Master of Professional Studies in Creative Arts Therapy from Pratt Institute in 2003. Her doctoral research was on Vicarious Trauma and clinician characteristics that protect from this and art therapy research was on the healing use of art therapy and narrative storytelling with traumatized youth. She has held academic positions at Long Island University and Lenox Hill Hospital, and currently at New York University. Dr. Electris specializes in helping individuals navigate trauma, emotional challenges, and creative blocks, with a focus on fostering self-understanding and meaningful change. Her training in attachment systems comes through in her work treating families and couples. Her work is collaborative and active, emphasizing the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for growth. She has advanced experiential training in AEDP and ISTDP, and offers therapy in both English and Greek.
Dr. Electris is a co-founder of Thalassa Psychological Services, with offices in Manhattan and Westchester.