Compassionate & culturally-affirming therapy for adults and couples

“You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather.”

— Pema Chödrön

Welcome!

I’m Dr. Alexandra Thurston (she/her), an Asian American licensed clinical psychologist based in the San Francisco Bay Area providing virtual therapy to adults and couples across California. With over 10 years of clinical experience, my areas of interest include working with biracial/multiracial individuals, pregnant/postpartum people, professionals in high demand fields, and couples. I enjoy supporting clients with issues such as anxiety, navigating imposter fears, self-criticism, perfectionism, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders concerns, life adjustments, and relationship concerns.

In addition to my graduate training at the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium, I have nearly a decade of experience working with graduate and professional students at UC Berkeley and UCSF. I am certified in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International, and have advanced training in Emotion Focused Therapy for couples.

I love what I do, and I would be honored to support you on your journey.

Together, let’s help you move from surviving to thriving.

Showing up for yourself isn’t always easy. It can be hard to admit that you need to reach out for help. You may feel pressure to do it all on your own, or that you can’t slow down or show vulnerability. You might be seen by others as the high achieving one, the one who always “has it all together”, or the one who can be counted on to take care of others…but lately you can’t deny that you are struggling.

I am so glad you are here and taking the time to prioritize yourself. I believe deeply that we are all deserving of empathy and support, and capable of creating meaningful and lasting change in our lives. Therapy can offer the support and skills to help you thrive.

My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and rooted in social justice values. My practice is culturally affirming and inclusive for people from all backgrounds and identities.

Services & Specialties

Endorsements

  • "Dr. Thurston skillfully blends a deep emotional connection with her clients with amazing evidence-based skills: heart + expertise. She is my first go to for referring clients. I can't recommend her more."

    Dr. Lindsey Brooks

  • "Dr. Thurston is my go-to for couple referrals. She is a compassionate, warm, and down-to-earth therapist and human being! She is highly attuned to her clients and will skillfully journey with you wherever you may be."

    Dr. Jennifer Chen

  • "I've worked along side Dr. Thurston in various settings and have always been in awe of her commitment to cross-cultural competence and nuance, her warmth, and her skill at helping her clients thrive. She will meet you where you're at. Highly recommend!"

    Dr. Samuel Tourek

Let’s Connect

If you are interested in working together, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to determine if we are a good fit. Please contact me by completing the submission form on this page. I look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: Contacting me via the form or phone does not constitute a professional or therapeutic relationship. If you are having a mental health emergency, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, text the National Crisis Text Line at 741741, or go to the nearest emergency room. Do not use the form in this case.