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About
Fall Open House
Join us for one of our Fall Open Houses and experience our beautiful, riverfront campus firsthand. Learn more about Marist’s academic experience, the admissions process, and get an inside look at life as a Red Fox! You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from students, faculty, and staff about what makes the Marist Community so special. Register Below:
About
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Academics
Fall Open House
Join us for one of our Fall Open Houses and experience our beautiful, riverfront campus firsthand. Learn more about Marist’s academic experience, the admissions process, and get an inside look at life as a Red Fox! You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from students, faculty, and staff about what makes the Marist Community so special. Register Below:
Academics
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Admission & Financial Aid
Fall Open House
Join us for one of our Fall Open Houses and experience our beautiful, riverfront campus firsthand. Learn more about Marist’s academic experience, the admissions process, and get an inside look at life as a Red Fox! You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from students, faculty, and staff about what makes the Marist Community so special. Register Below:
Admission & Financial Aid
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Student Life
Fall Open House
Join us for one of our Fall Open Houses and experience our beautiful, riverfront campus firsthand. Learn more about Marist’s academic experience, the admissions process, and get an inside look at life as a Red Fox! You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from students, faculty, and staff about what makes the Marist Community so special. Register Below:
Student Life
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Alexa Akselband, LMHC (she/her/hers)
Assistant Director
Bio
Alexa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor several with years of experience working among different populations in the mental health field. She earned her BA in Psychology with minors in Art Therapy and Spanish from SUNY Plattsburgh. Her love for campus life inspired her to stay at SUNY Plattsburgh where she then earned her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Alexa utilizes an empathic, strengths-based, and person-centered approach in her sessions. She has a strong background in college student affairs, as well as substance abuse treatment and prevention for all ages. With a passion for mindfulness and creative arts-based interventions, Alexa works diligently to cultivate a judgment-free environment for all to explore their thoughts, feelings, and personal goals. During her free time, Alexa can be found painting, kickboxing, exploring new recipes in her kitchen, or singing her heart out at a concert.
Education
BA Psychology and Art Therapy/Spanish, SUNY Plattsburgh
MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling, SUNY Plattsburgh
Professional Interests
- Anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns
- Personal growth and life transitions
- Substance misuse and prevention
- Art-based treatment interventions
- Promoting empathy and understanding to reduce stigma associated with mental health and substance abuse