Alexandra Salerno
Therapist & Consultant, LPC, NCC


From a young age, I was called "the listener" in my family. I became intrigued with how others chose their words and actions. Today, I am still that listener and have a passion for mental health and consulting to provide quality care to clients.
As a professional, I enjoy collaborating to think outside of the box, invent refreshing ideas, and create unique approaches. I aim to get my clients back into their lives in a way that is fulfilling. I take a warm, collaborative approach in my work.
While pursuing my master's degree at the University of Pittsburgh, I completed my clinical internship at the UPMC Center for Eating Disorders. While there, I became fascinated with the mind-body connection. Coming from a background in dance and classical ballet, having the ability to work on the mental aspects and observe the physical changes is what drew me towards this field.
Currently, I am an outpatient therapist at Sweetwater Behavioral Health & Wellness, PC. More recently, I was the program supervisor for the UPMC Center for Eating Disorders, outpatient programs and worked with the clinic in a variety of facets from 2017. I specialize in eating disorders, and enjoy working with a range of clients (adolescents to adults). In addition to this speciality, I am also a part-time consultant at KPEX Consulting, where I support individual athletes (particularly dancers), in building skills to enhance sport performance, build confidence, cope with failure and return to sport after an injury.
Aside from my clinical work, I am a dancer and have held a professional career performing locally and internationally. When I'm not with clients, you can find me enjoying an iced vanilla latté, watching documentaries with my two pomsky pups (Bella Blú & Bruno), or skiing on the slopes.
Education
2017
University of Pittsburgh
M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling
Pittsburgh, PA
2013
Robert Morris University
B.S. Psychology, concentration in Sport Psychology
Musical theater minor
Moon Township, PA
Experience
KPEX Consulting
Peak Performance Consultant
Pittsburgh, PA
Sweetwater Behavioral Health & Wellness, PC
Outpatient Therapist
Ambridge, PA
About me
Achievements & Publications
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Guest speaker and discussion panelist for Chatham, University of Pittsburgh, Point Park University, Robert Morris University, Children's Hospital, Western Psychiatric Hospital and NAMI Keystone PA.
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Holland America Line Dancer/Performer for three contracts & tours (Alaska, Europe, South America).
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Dance Spirit Magazine; 2018.
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Dance Teacher Magazine; 2021.
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Making a Difference Award through Western Psychiatric Hospital, 2018.
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Virginia Kaufman Scholarship award in 2017.
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Supported numerous athletes in working towards learning the skills to exceed at their sport.
