Alex Shea (she/her) is a practicing therapist, artist, entrepreneur, self-published author, and life coach based in Florence, Oregon. She helps people feel at home in their bodies so they can live life however they want. She also created a copywriting business, Alex Copy Co., before becoming a life coach and writer.
In addition to Verywell Mind, her bylines—which largely focus on interpersonal relationships—have been published in HuffPost, Byrdie, Mindbodygreen, Shape, and The Wellnest. Before she was a journalist regularly writing for Allbodies, Alex was many things: barista, production assistant, salesperson, manager, and bridal stylist.
Alex received her certificate for Journalism from Michigan State University.
Verywell Mind, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted, and compassionate online resource that provides the guidance you need to improve your mental health and find balance. We take a human approach to health and wellness, and reach more than 150 million readers annually. Verywell Mind content is fact checked and reviewed by our Review Board for accuracy and integrity. Learn more about us and our editorial process.
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.