Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice, LMHC

Massachusetts LMHC specializing in relationships

Stress and anxiety
Relationships and attachment
Self esteem growth

About Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice

Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with 14 years of professional experience. She supports adults facing depression, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, and the effects of trauma and abuse, and she also works with clients on motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her practice emphasizes practical, client-focused work that meets each person where they are and builds on existing strengths.

As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she blends evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate panic, mood concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, communication and control difficulties, and struggles with guilt, shame, or isolation. Ally values each client as the expert of their own story and centers therapy on collaboration, respect, and clear goals. She aims to help clients identify resources within themselves and develop tools to manage symptoms and improve relationships.

She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms the decision to seek support. With years of clinical experience in Massachusetts, Ally offers a steady, empathetic presence to guide clients through change and toward clearer understanding of their needs and values.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

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 issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice have?

Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice has 14 years of professional experience working with clients on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Is Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are MA LMHC LMHC12250.

In which languages does Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice located?

She is located in Massachusetts.

How can I work with Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice as my therapist?

You can work with Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice work with international clients?

Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Attachment, Client-Centered Care, and Cognitive Tools Online

Alexandrea "Ally" DeFelice draws on attachment-based work to explore how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection needs. This approach helps clients who struggle with abandonment, attachment issues, and recurring relationship conflicts better understand their relational responses and develop more secure ways of relating.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the client's perspective and fosters an accepting, nonjudgmental space where people can clarify values, build self-worth, and strengthen motivation for change. This approach is helpful for concerns like low self-esteem, life purpose, and decision making.

In addition, Ally integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to teach practical coping strategies for anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and trauma symptoms. CBT supports measurable skill-building for managing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each client to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs and preferences, and adjust the plan together as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Ally is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or location constraints.

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