Alex Shea (she/her) is a practicing therapist, self-published author, and life coach based in Florence, Oregon. In addition to Verywell Mind, her writing—which largely focuses on interpersonal relationships—has been published in HuffPost, Byrdie, Mindbodygreen, Shape, and The Wellnest.
Alex also created a copywriting business, Alex Copy Co., and is a practicing life coach who specializes in generational healing. Before she was a journalist and therapist, Alex was many things: barista, production assistant, salesperson, manager, and bridal stylist.
Alex received her certificate for Journalism from Michigan State University.
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