Alexandra Larks, Ph.D.

Contact

alarks@twu.edu

Biography

At Texas Woman’s University, I teach a variety of clinical skill-based graduate courses in the Counseling Psychology master's and doctoral programs. My instructional repertoire includes Psychotherapy Microskills, Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Practicum Supervision, Psychopathology, and Group Therapy. In addition to my teaching duties, I am the practicum coordinator for counseling psychology graduate students, ensuring they receive comprehensive, hands-on training to complement their academic studies. Additionally, in my private practice work, I specialize in providing gender-affirming psychotherapy, addressing disordered eating, and providing couples therapy and support for relationship concerns. I integrate my academic and clinical experiences to create a dynamic teaching environment, empowering students to develop their identities as therapists.

Education

Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
M.S., General Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan Universit, Ypsilanti, MI
B.A., Psychology and Political Science, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI

Expertise

Clinical Training and Supervision; Couples Therapy; Attachment; Feminist-Multicultural Approaches to Psychotherapy; Family of Origin Trauma; Disordered Eating; LGBTQ Populations; Gender-Affirming Psychotherapy

Latest Articles

Gender differences in sleep problems: The mediating role of co-rumination and depressive symptoms
Personality and Individual Differences (2017)
Chong Man Chow, Jennifer Homa, Alexandra Larks

Professional Affiliations

• American Psychological Association

Honors & Awards

• Outstanding Graduate Training Program in Diversity, Inclusion, and Advocacy Award, Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs (2024)