Alexandra Barchitta, LMHC

Alexandra Barchitta is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a credential that signifies formal training and state licensure to provide mental health counseling. She practices from a multicultural feminist perspective, attending to the ways culture, identity, and power influence emotional wellbeing and relationships.

Her work integrates evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns; dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), which emphasizes emotional regulation and coping skills; motivational interviewing (MI), a collaborative method used to strengthen commitment to change; and trauma-focused care for those coping with past or ongoing traumatic experiences. Alexandra brings particular experience supporting people with substance use disorders and serving LGBTQA+ populations.

Her approach is collaborative and tailored, aiming to meet clients where they are and to build practical skills for managing symptoms, improving relationships, and pursuing meaningful change. Alexandra seeks to create an affirming space for exploration and growth while using structured, research-informed techniques to guide the therapeutic process.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Alexandra commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and mood. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

She also draws on dialectical behavioral therapy to teach skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. DBT can be especially useful for people who experience intense emotions or difficulties with interpersonal conflict.

Motivational interviewing is another technique Alexandra employs to support change, particularly for clients working through substance use or ambivalence about treatment. This collaborative style helps clarify personal values and strengthen motivation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Alexandra works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with Alexandra is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without rearranging daily life, and allow therapy to continue even when in-person sessions are not practical.