- Anxiety and stress
- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT tools
About Alexandrea
Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice is a Massachusetts-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and low self-esteem. Ally writes plainly: she sees clients as the experts on their own stories and draws on their strengths to address hard problems.
In sessions she focuses on practical skills and clear conversation. She listens for how attachment, communication habits, and past hurts shape current reactions. Ally uses techniques from cognitive behavioral work and dialectical behavior strategies to help people notice thoughts and shift unhelpful patterns.
She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence trust and connection. Existential ideas come into play when someone is grappling with life purpose or meaning. The result is a mix of talking, skill-building, and focused reflection.
Ally pays close attention to issues like abandonment, control struggles, and loneliness. She helps with panic and trauma symptoms, guilt and shame, and problems tied to money or work stress. Sessions aim to clarify what’s getting in the way and to build concrete steps forward.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Clients can expect a therapist who asks questions, checks what’s working, and adjusts plans based on progress and preference.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how someone connects now. It helps when trust, abandonment fears, or communication patterns are getting in the way of current relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for panic, anxiety, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, giving clients space to set goals and guide the pace of sessions.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different ways of working, and adjust methods based on what feels useful. That collaborative process helps identify whether more skills practice, deeper attachment work, or reflective meaning-making is needed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online care can make attendance easier by fitting sessions into a busy day, reducing travel time, and allowing a quieter check-in when needed. It also makes it simpler to keep regular appointments and to use brief sessions for immediate coping skills without a long commute.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and low self-esteem, plus related issues like panic, loneliness, and control struggles.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with practical methods from CBT and DBT, and uses attachment ideas to look at relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience as a mental health counselor in Massachusetts.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.