Alex (she/her) is a recent graduate of Drake University’s Masters in Counseling program, with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a licensed mental health counselor (tLMHC) and a certified alcohol and drug counselor (tCADC) and completed her practicum and internship at MercyOne House of Mercy, an organization dedicated to supporting and providing treatment to pregnant and parenting women with substance use and mental health disorders. Alex is passionate about supporting parents and creating spaces that are safe, nurturing, and free of judgment. She understands that becoming a parent is a singular experience and one that can be both exhilarating and daunting, often at the same time.