Today we’d like to introduce you to Alex Zeroski
Hi Alex, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My journey into the mental health field is deeply personal. Mental health and addiction have been a part of my family’s story for as long as I can remember. My mother put me in therapy at just five years old to help me process my father’s addiction, an experience that had a lasting impact on me and ultimately shaped my passion for this work.
As I got older, I began volunteering with social services to support foster youth, many of whom were struggling with trauma, loss, and instability. The professionals I worked with encouraged me to become a therapist, seeing how naturally I connected with the kids and held space for their experiences. That encouragement led me to pursue this career, and I haven’t looked back.
But my personal losses have reinforced my commitment to this field. A few years ago, I lost two of my cousins—both in their 30s—to overdose. And more recently, my boyfriend, who had worked in the mental health and addiction field and had been sober for 10 years, passed away unexpectedly. These losses have been devastating, but they’ve also deepened my understanding of grief, addiction, and the urgent need for compassionate care.
Today, as a therapist, I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, life transitions, and those impacted by addiction—whether personally or through their loved ones. My story informs the way I show up for my clients. I know how complex and painful these struggles can be, but I also believe in the power of healing, connection, and resilience.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Choosing to work in the mental health field means constantly holding space for others’ pain, but my own personal experiences with loss, addiction, and grief have made the journey even more complex.
Growing up, I witnessed firsthand how addiction and mental health struggles can impact a family. While therapy helped me process my father’s addiction at a young age, it also made me deeply aware of how generational trauma can shape a person’s life. Later, volunteering with foster youth opened my eyes to the systemic challenges so many people face, but it was also emotionally heavy work.
The hardest moments, though, have been personal losses. Losing my two cousins to overdose in their 30s was devastating, and more recently, the unexpected passing of my boyfriend, who was in recovery and worked in the mental health and addiction field, shattered me beyond words. Grieving while continuing to show up for my clients has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of my career. It’s reinforced the importance of my own self-care and support system—something I now emphasize with my clients as well.
Despite the struggles, I wouldn’t change my path. Every hardship has given me a deeper understanding of the people I work with and a greater commitment to this field. Healing isn’t linear, and I believe my experiences help me connect with others in a way that’s both personal and professional.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
In my work as a therapist, I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals, those navigating life transitions, and people impacted by addiction—whether personally or through their loved ones. I’m particularly passionate about working with those whose experiences often feel misunderstood or overlooked, including individuals with ADHD, autism, and attachment wounds.
What sets me apart is the combination of both my personal and professional experience. I know what it’s like to grow up in a family affected by addiction and mental health struggles, and I understand how those experiences shape identity, relationships, and self-worth. I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, supported, and free to show up as their authentic selves—messy, complex, and worthy of healing.
One of the things I’m most proud of is the deep sense of trust I build with my clients. Whether it’s helping a young person find their voice, guiding someone through the complexities of grief, or supporting someone in recovery, I take a collaborative and compassionate approach. I want my clients to feel truly understood—not just for their struggles, but for their strengths and potential.
Ultimately, I believe therapy is about connection—helping people feel less alone as they navigate the ups and downs of life. My hope is that my own story allows me to show up with empathy, vulnerability, and unwavering belief in the resilience of the human spirit.
What matters most to you?
What matters most to me is connection—genuine, meaningful connection with others and with ourselves. I’ve seen firsthand how isolation, shame, and unprocessed pain can keep people stuck, and I believe healing happens in relationships where we feel truly seen, understood, and accepted.
This belief stems from both personal and professional experiences. Growing up in a family impacted by addiction and mental health struggles, I learned early on how important it is to have a safe space to process emotions. Therapy gave me that space as a child, and it’s what I strive to create for my clients now.
Connection also matters because no one heals alone. Whether it’s the therapeutic relationship, support from loved ones, or the internal work of reconnecting with yourself, healing is a collaborative process. That’s why I approach therapy with warmth, humor, and deep empathy—I want my clients to feel safe enough to be fully themselves.
At the end of the day, life is unpredictable, and loss has been a big part of my journey. But what has helped me through the hardest times is the love and support of the people around me. That’s what I hope to offer others—the reassurance that they are not alone and that healing, no matter how messy, is always possible.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @holisticallyheard
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexzeroski/
