About Healing Journey
Aleksandra Bessent is the founder and therapist of Healing Journey Counseling Services. Bringing outstanding knowledge, compassion, and genuine care to the counseling field, Aleksandra possesses the following qualifications:
- Medical Doctor (MD), David Tvildiani Medical University, 2009, Georgia, Tbilisi.
- ECFMG-certified Medical Doctor (MD; # 0-829-586-7), “Educational
Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, 2017, Philadelphia, PA. - Master of Arts in Clinical Mental health Counseling (MA), University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2019, Belton, TX.
- Licensed Professional Counselor (#89693), Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, 2025, Austin, TX.
- National Certified Counselor (NCC), 2022, Greensboro, NC.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy- Level 1, Gottman Institute, 2025, Seattle, WA.
- Advanced EMDR Therapy Skills, 2025, Mind Works Professional Education Inc, Fairfax Station, VA.
- Advanced EMDR Therapy Skills for Complex Trauma, Online CE Credits Legal Entity “Mind Works Professional Education, Inc”, 2025, Fairfax Station, VA.
Trained as a Medical Doctor, Aleksandra possesses advanced knowledge in psychiatry, psychopharmacology, neuroscience and behavioral science, which ensures the comprehensive understanding of mental health issues and relationship struggles. She is highly trained in various therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, DBT and more and uses integrative counseling approach to effectively help individuals and couples. Aleksandra is passionate about helping her clients in identifying and addressing the origin of their issues, as well aslearning new skills which allow lasting results. Aleksandra’s area of expertise is:
- Trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/Complex PTSD
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Relational issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Autism
- ADHD
- Major Depression
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Self-esteem
- More