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I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Ruah Woods Psychological Services (RWPS), where I serve the mental health needs of greater Dayton, the Northern Area of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and beyond. I also provide virtual services for individuals in Ohio and Indiana.
I am particularly passionate about supporting and collaborating with individuals, couples, and families who are journeying through a challenging situation, grieving a loss, facing a significant decision and or yearning to grow and strengthen. This passion often facilitates opportunities to work with and support children, adolescents and or their caregivers/parents, as well as adults of all ages. I have found that my approach to therapy is effective in helping people who are struggling with addiction, who have been victims of abuse or have experienced some other traumatic loss or life event, those suffering from depression, grief and loss, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD/Scrupulosity. I have also found that my approach is very effective in helping individuals live a more satisfying, fulfilling and elevated life.
In all my work, I find great value in respectfully integrating religious and spiritual elements of one’s life when applicable.
Podcast appearances:
- The World is Noisy - God Whispers: Confession, Therapy, and Spiritual Direction: A - Conversation with Fr. Jedidiah Tritle and Catholic Therapist Alex Wallace
- The World is Noisy - God Whispers: Secure Vulnerability: A Conversation with Catholic Therapist Alex Wallace
- The World is Noisy - God Whispers: The Freedom is in The Forgiveness: Part 2
- Shine Like the Firmament: Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
- This Whole Life: Facing the Big Questions w/ Alex Wallace, LPCC (Episode 63)
A Little About Myself:
I was born in Muncie, Indiana and have lived in Indiana for most of my life. In 2021, my wife, our children and I moved to Dayton, OH. I became Catholic at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Muncie, being baptized, confirmed, and received into the Church at the Easter Vigil in 2015. My confirmation saint is St. Francis Xavier, with whom I felt a connection for multiple reasons, including my desire to evangelize, having a shared and profound young adult conversion, and due to my appreciation for Xavier University and Musketeers basketball.
I am a licensed Counselor in both Indiana and Ohio. I attended Butler University in Indianapolis and received a Bachelors degree in Psychology in 2011. I later attended Ball State University in Muncie and received a Masters Degree in Counseling and a Masters Degree in Physical Education with a focus in sport and exercise psychology.
My wife and I have been blessed with four children: Cecilia; our little saint, Leo; Avila and Josephine. Although saddened by Leo's death and our loss, we are also greatly honored and proud that our son Leo is now rejoicing in his heavenly home after his brief 6-month, out-of-the-womb journey on this side of Heaven. We also have three Godsons and pray for them daily.
Our little saint, Leo, Ora pro nobis!
What Inspired Me To Become A Counselor
As a designated leader and supportive friend, I was often called upon or looked towards to help others when I was younger. I had a great appreciation for these opportunities and decided to hone that appreciation into a skillset that would allow me to help and or lead more effectively. I have also gone through my own share of painful experiences and have experienced the healing and benefits associated with receiving support from others. I desire to and find great value in sharing this hope of healing with others as we walk together towards peace and freedom.
What Role Does My Catholic Faith Play in My Work
I rely on my faith in two ways. First, being Catholic helps me to remain centered, balanced and rooted in what is true, good and beautiful. I find that this foundation helps me to continue to be the best beacon of hope and encouragement I can be for others, day in and day out. Additionally, my past patients have found it extremely helpful to integrate their spiritual and religious beliefs into therapy. Our Catholic faith has much to offer regarding ways to navigate challenging times and how we should conduct ourselves in order to live a rich, healthy, hope-filled, and fulfilling life.
Ruah Woods Psychological Services (RWPS):
The mission of Ruah Woods Psychological Services (RWPS) is to develop and provide services that integrate the best of psychological science and the truths of the Catholic faith – empowering men and women to more fully embrace and live out their vocation to love according to God’s plan.
When working with couples: I use a blend of Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman techniques toward strengthening relationships.