Therapist profile
Alexia Pilleris
Practical, person-focused counseling for life changes
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Life transitions
About Alexia
Alexia commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. She also supports people facing addiction, low self-esteem, loneliness, and trouble communicating in relationships. Coping with life changes is a frequent focus in her work, including shifts in career, relationships, and personal purpose.
She uses practical therapy methods that help people notice what is getting in the way and try different choices. Her work draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person's pace and priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to map thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to build steadiness in stressful moments.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Alexia helps clients set small steps and keep track of progress between meetings. She encourages people to try strategies in daily life and bring back what worked and what did not.
Many people come for short-term coaching-style work or longer-term counseling. Alexia aims to make the process clear and manageable so clients can build skills for lasting change.
Therapy approaches and how online sessions can help
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and pace. It involves open listening and following what matters most to the client, which helps when life changes feel overwhelming or unclear.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and patterns that keep people stuck by helping them test new ways of thinking and acting.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that match those priorities. Clients and the therapist check in and adjust the plan as they go, so the process stays collaborative.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for a quick check-in during a break. It also lets people choose whether to work with a therapist who uses conversational, skills-based, or mindfulness-oriented techniques without needing to rearrange daily life.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, self-esteem, anger, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, isolation, and life purpose.
What is the general therapy style?
The approach is conversational and client-centered, with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based methods. Sessions focus on noticing patterns and trying concrete steps between meetings.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 12 years of experience working with people on substance use, mood concerns, communication challenges, and related issues.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is a Florida LMHC, licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.