Hello! My name is Alexa, and I am so excited to be part of Westchester County Mom. I’ve lived in Westchester County most of my life and attended Harrison High School, where I was a cheerleader. Let’s go, Huskies!
I graduated and moved on to Pace University with a Bachelor of Science. After Pace, I decided to pursue my Graduate degree in Social Work. I obtained my Master of Social Work from Fordham University.
Westchester County has been an amazing land of opportunity for my family and me. I am a single mom with a four-year-old daughter. My daughter is a blessing and full of joy, inspiration, and gratitude, allowing me to find the real beauty in life.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice here in Westchester and a certified personal trainer and aerobics instructor. I’m so excited to contribute to Westchester County Mom with my background and expertise in mental health and fitness, as well as my own life journey as a mom.
Being a mom is the biggest blessing that I have experienced.
I had my daughter on November 15, 2019. I returned to the office on January 4 and abruptly came home on March 13 due to COVID-19. Raising my daughter and working from home has been a gift and a challenge at times. It has allowed me to participate in my daughter’s growth from a baby to a toddler.
I am fortunate enough to have incredible help from my mom. She has taught me what it means to work hard, never give up, and always find the light at the end of the tunnel.
In January 2020, I decided to add another family member to the mix. My veterinarian, who has been with my family for many years, called to notify us that a rescue was coming in from Texas. Immediately, when I heard it was a German Shepherd mix, I knew I had to meet her. After five minutes, I knew she was the next perfect member of my family.
Finding the balance and facilitating the contact between a new dog and my newborn baby became a work in progress. After a few years, the two became best friends, and my daughter became her number one person.
I am often asked how I do it all: a new mom, psychotherapist, fitness instructor, author, and radio and TV host. Why do I choose to juggle it all? My answer is this: It is my passion. This is my calling in life. I find joy in helping others and teaching my daughter the importance of compassion, empathy, and giving back to your community.
My father’s famous quote he always used was, “Love can only be kept by giving it to others.” I have used this motto and all the traditions my parents have taught me to instill in my family. We must not pigeonhole ourselves into a place where we don’t find peace.
However, peace does not mean there will not be chaos. We must always find our peace within the chaos while defining our walk in life.
