Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice
LMHC
Massachusetts
Collaborative counselor focused on motivation and connection
Continue with AlexandreaAt a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC12250
- NPI
- 1215211586
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Massachusetts
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Strengths focused
- Practical skills
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 are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Ally emphasizes each person's strengths and treats them as the expert on their own life. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and offers supportive guidance to begin that work.
Ally uses practical, conversational methods so clients can talk through what matters most to them. She blends Motivational Interviewing with attachment-based and client-centered approaches to help people find motivation and build stronger connections with themselves and others. Cognitive behavioral tools are used when helpful to identify patterns and try different ways of responding.
Sessions are straightforward and focused on real-life change. Ally listens, asks helpful questions, and suggests small, doable steps between meetings. She also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping skills when needed.
People who reach out can expect a calm, collaborative style that balances empathy with clear direction. Ally aims to make therapy feel manageable by breaking challenges into bite-sized tasks. She works in English and practices in Massachusetts as an MA LMHC.
If you are thinking about starting therapy, Ally invites you to take the first step and complete the brief matching questionnaire to find a time to meet.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal reasons to make changes by using open questions and reflective listening to clarify goals. It is helpful for anyone who wants more momentum for change, such as improving mood, motivation, or relationship patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people build safer, more supportive ways of relating. It can be useful for those who struggle with trust, abandonment fears, or repeating unhealthy dynamics.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ally works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She will talk with you about what feels most useful and adjust strategies as work progresses so the plan fits your life and aims.
Confirm the specific session options before booking since formats were not specified in the source biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for check-ins during short breaks. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings, use audio-only if video feels difficult, or try shorter sessions when needed. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can adapt techniques like motivational interviewing, attachment-focused conversations, and behavioral tools to work over distance while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional support. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
14+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Ally helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, communication problems, and isolation.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and conversational, emphasizing client strengths and motivation. Sessions focus on practical steps and learning skills to manage emotions and behavior.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with people on mood and relationship issues. That experience informs a practical, supportive approach in session.
What credentials does the therapist hold and where do they practice?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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