Alexandra Mai, LCSW-C; PMH-C

I’m Alex Mai, LCSW-C, PMH-C, and I specialize in women’s mental health, including perinatal and postpartum care, trauma and EMDR, perimenopause, and neurodivergent-affirming therapy. My approach is gentle, whole-body, and shame-informed. I see clients virtually across Maryland and Virginia.

I’ve worked in mental health since 2012. I spent many years working in community behavioral health before opening Mai Wellness. That work taught me a lot about meeting people where they are, and it’s still how I approach every client.
My practice is built for women navigating the seasons of life that often get overlooked or rushed through: pregnancy and the postpartum period, the slow unraveling of old trauma, the shifts of perimenopause, and the experience of realizing, sometimes later in life, that your brain works differently than you were told it should. Many of the women I work with are high-functioning on the outside and exhausted on the inside. The exhaustion often feels new. Their ability to continue to perform often results in their symptoms being dismissed or labeled as “a normal part of this phase”. Many of my clients come to me feeling like they are losing their minds, suddenly unable to perform at the level they once could, and struggling with how to advocate for their needs. If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
I believe our childhoods often hold the roadmap for how we move through adulthood: how we cope, what we expect of ourselves, and what we learned to hide. In our work together, we’ll get curious about those patterns, gently and at your pace. I won’t tell you what to do or how to feel. Instead, I’ll notice themes with you and help you make sense of them in a way that feels true to you.
I’m EMDR-trained and hold certifications in perinatal mental health (PMH-C), trauma (CCTP), and ADHD (ADHD-CCSP). I draw from a range of approaches depending on your goals, including somatic work that brings the body into the healing process. We look at the whole-body, integrating how hormones impact the body and the mind. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and neurodivergent-affirming, and our sessions are a place where shame is understood, not added to.
Sessions are held virtually, so you can show up from wherever you feel most comfortable. I see clients throughout Maryland and Virginia.
Reaching out is often the hardest step. I’m glad you’re here, and I’d love to hear what’s on your mind and in your heart.