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Alexia Pilleris, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Practical, compassionate support for addiction and mood concerns

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Alexia Pilleris

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLMHC
  • License listedLMHC, Florida (no. MH18561)
  • NPI number1215521117
  • Experience12 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder
  • Approaches includeClient-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Addictions support
  • Mood and anxiety
  • Values based work

About Alexia

Alexia Pilleris is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of experience. She invites people to talk through whatever brought them to therapy, whether it feels small or overwhelming. Her approach is calm and direct so clients can begin to sort immediate concerns and next steps together.

Alexia focuses on addictions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and stress. She also helps people who feel lonely, struggle with communication, or face life transitions. Sessions aim to make everyday problems easier to manage and to build clearer goals for change.

Her work draws on client-centered methods and practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy. She uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people notice unhelpful patterns and find reasons to try something different. Existential ideas come in when people want to explore meaning and purpose in life.

In sessions she listens first and then offers techniques tailored to each person's situation. Conversations may include skills practice, goal-setting, and reflecting on values. The pace is set by the client and guided by mutual respect.

Alexia welcomes adults who want straightforward, compassionate support for addiction concerns and related mood and life issues. To begin, visitors can use the site flow to match with her and schedule a session when ready.

How Alexia’s approaches translate to online therapy

Alexia uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to shape conversations online. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and following the client’s lead to build trust and clarity. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then practices alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will ask about your goals, try approaches that fit your needs, and adjust as you progress. The process is collaborative so you and Alexia can decide what methods help most for addiction, anxiety, or mood concerns.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. It can also let people use techniques such as mindfulness practice or skills coaching in real time while keeping therapy practical for everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alexia address?

She works with addictions, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem and related life issues such as loneliness and communication problems.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, combining listening with practical skill-building and goal-setting.

How much experience does she have?

Alexia has 12 years of clinical experience working with people facing substance use, mood concerns, and interpersonal difficulties.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, based in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to start therapy with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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