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- Attachment focus
- CBT and DBT skills
- Client-centered sessions
About Alexandrea
Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice is an MA LMHC licensed in Massachusetts with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Ally centers sessions on practical support and clear steps that people can use between meetings.
She works from the view that each person knows their story. She listens for strengths and patterns, and then helps people try specific tools to reduce distress. Expect direct conversation about what is happening now, how it connects to past attachment or loss, and which coping skills might help.
Her approach blends Attachment-Based work with Client-Centered methods. That means attention to how early connections influence current relationships, alongside sessions shaped around the person's priorities and pace. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage intense emotions.
Ally often addresses issues like abandonment, trust and communication problems, control struggles, shame and guilt, and difficulty with motivation or impulsivity. She supports people dealing with panic attacks, mood challenges, post-traumatic stress, and patterns around narcissism or boundary difficulties.
Sessions also cover practical life concerns such as money stress, isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love. People who prefer straightforward talk, clear behavioral steps, and an emphasis on understanding relationship patterns tend to find her style useful.
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How her therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. Online sessions using this lens focus on understanding trust, closeness, and reactions in relationships so clients can test new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and practice short exercises to change behaviors and reduce symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Those skills translate well to online work through short in-session coaching and at-home practice.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide what methods fit a person's goals, needs, and comfort. Early sessions focus on practical priorities and together they adjust techniques as therapy continues.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around daily obligations. It also lets people use written exercises, screen-shared worksheets, and short skill check-ins between longer meetings when that suits their needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include panic, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and isolation.
What kinds of therapy does she use?
She uses Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Existential Therapy. Sessions combine relational exploration with practical skills work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, trauma-related concerns, relationship dynamics, and stress management.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an MA LMHC licensed in Massachusetts. Her practice and licensure are in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether appointments are in person, video, or phone.
How are sessions paid for?
Session cost varies with location and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to next steps and appointment choices.
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