- Collaborative approach
- Strengths focused
- Real life skills
About Alexandrea
Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with 14 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who struggle with depression, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Ally emphasizes practical steps and steady progress rather than jargon.
Her style is collaborative and respectful. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and helps them build on existing strengths. Sessions often involve talking through patterns, learning coping skills, and practicing new ways of relating to others.
Ally draws from several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. She uses ideas from attachment-based work to look at how early bonds shape current relationships. She also brings in cognitive behavioral techniques to help shift unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns.
Many clients come to address specific concerns such as panic attacks, mood disorders, or feelings of isolation and low self-worth. Ally also supports people dealing with money and financial issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and impulsivity by focusing on clear goals and manageable steps.
She aims for straightforward, compassionate care. If someone is unsure what to expect, Ally helps them identify goals and tries different approaches until a good fit is found.
How Ally Uses Therapy Methods Online
A few of Ally's approaches are easy to explain and helpful for many concerns. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect how people connect now and helps them build healthier patterns in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing small changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Ally will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. If an approach doesn't fit, she will adjust the plan together with the client so therapy stays practical and useful.
If you plan to use online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins, and let people join from locations that save travel time. Talk with the therapist about what schedule and session format work best for your routine, and she will help tailor the plan to fit everyday life.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ally commonly address?
She works with people facing depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and motivation struggles.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and respectful, helping clients recognize strengths and practice concrete skills to manage symptoms and improve relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ally has 14 years of professional work experience in mental health settings.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as LMHC and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What does someone do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.