Alex Ribbentrop is a psychotherapist and founder of Live Free Psychotherapy, a private practice licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Florida. Alex is a qualified supervisor, EMDR trained clinician, and certified in the treatment of complex trauma and family systems. He is also a two-time recipient of George Mason University’s, “Outstanding Master of Social Work Award”.Alex brings 20 years of professional and academic experience to his clinical practice and specializes in the treatment of complex trauma, family systems, personality, and substance use disorders. Alex is skilled in the management and treatment of complex family system dynamics and understanding the role of trauma as it connects to presenting issues. His work has focused especially on the assessment and treatment of underlying factors to acute clinical presentations and understanding the role of inter-generational family system dynamics on the emergence of health and mental health challenges.
In addition to psychotherapy, Alex Ribbentrop works as a clinical consultant, speaker, and supervisor. Alex draws from existential, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed theory, his approach has been described as warm, empathetic, and authentic. He is motivated by the knowledge that healthy change and recovery is possible and feels privileged to do this work.
For resources and to learn more please visit the following: https://live-freepsychotherapy.com
Best of Loudoun 2022 Finalist Best Mental Health Practitioner
Best of Loudoun 2021 Finalist Best Mental Health Practice
Virginia, Maryland, and Florida Licensed
