Therapist profile
Alexia Pilleris, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Alexia
Alexia Pilleris is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 12 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, and difficulties with communication and relationships. Alexia also offers support around career questions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and mood concerns such as bipolar symptoms and panic attacks.
Her work is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. She listens to what matters to the person in front of her and helps them name patterns that get in the way of everyday life.
Alexia draws on a mix of approaches. She uses Client-Centered techniques to follow a person’s lead and build rapport. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps break unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing supports people finding their own reasons to change, especially around substance use.
She also uses mindfulness practices to steady attention and existential ideas to help people clarify values and meaning. These methods are presented in plain terms and adapted to what a client says they need. Progress is tracked through short-term goals and regular check-ins.
People often come for help with family-related stress, communication problems, or feeling stuck after a life change. Alexia encourages practical skills - coping tools, communication strategies, and steps toward better routines - that can fit into a busy life.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Alexia commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s priorities to develop trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood challenges.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to change substance use or other habits; this method helps people find their own motivations and plan small steps forward. These approaches are explained in plain language and applied to the concrete issues a client brings, such as communication problems or coping with life changes.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works. Clients are involved in setting short-term goals and checking progress so the approach stays practical and relevant.
Specific online session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep consistent appointments and apply skills between sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps people work through family problems, communication difficulties, and the stress of parenting responsibilities.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, blending client-centered listening with practical techniques like CBT and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, addictions, and interpersonal problems.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies with location.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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