Dr. Alexis Dragun, LCSW, PMH-C

09/10/2025

🌟 Back-to-School = Big Transitions 🌟

The start of a new school year often brings excitement — but it can also mean new routines, social shifts, and emotional overload for our kids. It's totally normal for this to show up as meltdowns, tantrums, or big feelings.

As parents, the most powerful thing we can do in those tough moments is to be the calm, sturdy presence our kids need. But that’s often easier said than done. When you're running on empty or feeling triggered yourself, staying grounded can feel nearly impossible.

If you’re finding this season challenging, you’re not alone.
I work with parents to help them manage their own emotions so they can show up with more patience, clarity, and compassion — even in the chaos.

If you'd like support navigating the ups and downs of parenting during this transition, reach out to schedule a session. Let's work together to make this school year feel a little more peaceful — for you and your child.

08/21/2025

🌿 Big News: Now Licensed in Pennsylvania! 🌿

I am thrilled to share that in addition to being licensed in New Jersey, I am now also a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Pennsylvania.

I specialize in working with:
✨ Adults navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions
✨ Adolescents facing academic, emotional, & social challenges
✨ Perinatal individuals—pregnancy, postpartum, & parenting support

Whether you're adjusting to a new phase of life, feeling overwhelmed, or looking to reflect, I’m here to offer a compassionate space where healing and growth can happen.

🖥️ Virtual sessions available across Pennsylvania and New Jersey
📍 In-person availability in Holmdel, NJ

Visit www.alexisdragun.com or https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/alexis-dragun-holmdel-nj/773128 for more information on my approach or to schedule an appointment.

01/08/2025

Whether you're navigating the ups and downs of raising young children, or adjusting to life newly postpartum, it's okay (and normal) to feel overwhelmed. There are many reasons why therapy can be deeply helpful during the season of parenthood: what's yours? If you are ready to receive the support you deserve, visit www.alexisdragun.com to get started.

10/25/2024

With the change of seasons underway and the holidays approaching, have you noticed a shift in how you have been feeling? Often during this time of year people feel stuck, more down, and more easily overwhelmed or agitated. You're not alone. Whether you're navigating the complexities of adolescence, managing a significant life transition (like parenthood!), seeking to improve your relationship (with yourself or others), or addressing family dynamics, it is possible to feel better and find a path forward.

If you’re ready to take the first step towards healing and growth, follow the link below to reach out and schedule an appointment.

Dr. Alexis Dragun, LCSW, PMH-C is a psychotherapist providing in-person and virtual therapy for the perinatal population (e.g. postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety), adults, adolescents, couples, and families.

09/16/2024

I recently had the chance to speak with Holmdel Patch about my practice- thank you for this feature!

Dr. Alexis Dragun offers in-person and virtual therapy sessions for adolescents, families and more.

06/24/2024

The Jersey Shore Mama Resource Expo is this Saturday 6/29 from 10am-2pm. Please join us at this FREE event and meet with perinatal professionals and vendors!

An event curated with Perinatal Professionals, educational classes and demos, products and prizes for expecting and new moms in New Jersey

06/11/2024

Please join me and many other perinatal professionals at the Jersey Shore Mama Resource Expo on Saturday, June 29th at Toms River HS! This free event will give you the opportunity to meet and connect with a variety of experts within the field of perinatal care. Register here for your free ticket: https://www.perinatalalchemy.com/jsmre

Perinatal Alchemy

05/08/2024

New mothers (and all mothers!) thrive with support from family, friends, and community. Schedule today at www.alexisdragun.com to explore how your support system is showing up for you in your new role as a mother.

This is such an important observation and truth from Alanis.

These societal pressures have a real impact. So much of that becomes internalized and we then start to even put that pressure on ourselves. It's even harder when you become a mother because you have a new level of responsibility, are learning a lot of new things, and have very real needs for healing, community, partnership, and support.

Alanis Morissette shares how these dynamics impacted her. Celebrity and Fame do not protect people from this, it may actually be another layer of complexity. When she became a mom, the pressures of it all contributed to the difficulties she experienced

Please join this conversation in collaboration with Postpartum Support International to learn more about her postpartum journey and listen to how eloquently she speaks about the transformation we undergo as mothers in episode 336 of Mom & Mind™ podcast.

https://apple.co/3okw1rs
Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and momandmind.com

02/13/2024

Dr. Dragun will be facilitating a virtual postpartum support group beginning on February 27th. Come join a space where you can connect with others who are also on the journey of motherhood. Attached is the group flyer with further information; please share with anyone that may be interested.

01/18/2024

Navigating the challenging path of parenthood brings many new experiences. With these new experiences comes a wide range of emotions and feelings, often conflicting. Feeling overwhelmed by these new thoughts and feelings? This is common, and it is possible to feel better. Visit https://www.alexisdragun.com/SessionInformation to schedule your first session in a confidential and empathetic environment where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.