- Focus on strengths
- Goal-oriented work
- 14 years experience
About Alexandrea
Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice is a licensed mental health counselor with 14 years of professional experience in Massachusetts. She focuses on helping people who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Ally emphasizes practical steps and steady progress rather than dramatic overnight change.
She views each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions move at the client's pace, with clear goals and simple tools to try between meetings. Ally tends to use a mix of approaches so the work matches what a person needs that week.
Her background includes long-term clinical work supporting people with panic, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and problems around attachment and abandonment. She also helps people address communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and struggles with money or life purpose. Her experience makes it easier to spot patterns that keep problems repeating.
In the therapy room she aims for direct, respectful conversations. Clients can expect to talk through what matters most, try small behavior changes, and practice new ways of handling emotions. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so change feels measurable.
Ally offers sessions in English and works from Massachusetts. If someone wants to start, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.
How key approaches guide online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy helps people see how early connections shape current relationships. Online sessions using this approach can help someone notice patterns in how they relate to others and practice new ways to connect.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. In teletherapy this means the therapist reflects what matters to the person and supports them as they decide next steps.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks big problems into smaller, testable steps. It teaches practical skills for changing thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety, panic, or low mood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress unfolds.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue weekly work during schedule changes. Please confirm available session formats before booking so you know which options are offered for planning purposes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ally address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include panic, post-traumatic stress, attachment and abandonment concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She blends practical, goal-focused work with respectful, person-centered conversations. Sessions look for strengths and use small, doable steps to make change.
What experience does Ally bring?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with mood disorders, trauma, relationship problems, and related concerns. That experience guides how she assesses patterns and suggests strategies.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.