Alexandra Kutnick

Dr. Alexandra Kutnick is Adjunct Faculty in the Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Department at The Chicago School's Chicago campus. A Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Kutnick is the founder of Morningside Counseling and Assessment, where she specializes in treating adults with complex trauma, substance abuse, and serious illness as well as those navigating life transitions such as stepparenting, divorce, and new parenthood.

Dr. Kutnick holds a Ph.D. from New York University, an M.A. from Columbia University, and a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in substance abuse research funded by NIDA and spent seven years as a Research Scientist and Clinical Supervisor at NYU's Center for Drug Use and HIV Research, conducting interventions with individuals struggling with HIV care. She has also completed advanced training in complex trauma treatment, including at the Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture. Her research and conference presentations explore the intersection of trauma, addiction, mental illness, socioeconomic disadvantage, and medical distrust, and how these factors affect adaptation to illness. She has also published on stepmotherhood, supporting individuals in navigating complex family dynamics.

Dr. Kutnick has taught courses on Substance Use Disorders, Trauma Theory and Treatment, Lifespan Development, Psychopathology, Research Methods, and Practicum Supervision. At TCS, she loves teaching, mentoring, consulting, and serving as a dissertation reader for students, with a focus on advancing trauma-informed care and integrating effective strategies for addressing addiction and co-occurring challenges.