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Alexia Pilleris, LMHC

Compassionate counselor for anxiety and stress

12 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Alexia

Alexia Pilleris is a licensed mental health counselor with 12 years of experience working with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, and addiction. She speaks plainly and invites clients to talk through what feels hard right now. Her approach centers on meeting each person where they are and working together toward clearer coping and better day-to-day functioning.

Alexia uses client-centered methods to build strong working relationships. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking.

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Background and approach

Mindfulness practices are used to help with overwhelming emotions and panic moments. She has supported people dealing with substance use and communication problems. Alexia also helps those struggling with self-esteem, loneliness, anger, career strain, and major life transitions.

Her practice includes attention to mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, and concerns like panic attacks and social anxiety. Sessions often focus on practical skills. Clients learn tools for managing stress, reducing anxious thinking, and handling cravings or impulsive urges.

Coaching-style conversations are available for people seeking clearer goals or a stronger sense of life purpose. Alexia works with multicultural concerns and women’s issues, and she addresses compassion fatigue for helpers and caregivers. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Alexia commonly blends client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience so they feel heard and supported; it helps with motivation and when someone needs a steady space to talk. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Alexia will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. She adjusts methods over time so the plan fits the client’s needs and life circumstances.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or on-camera time is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, short coaching-style exchanges, or when someone needs more frequent touchpoints between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Alexia commonly help with?
She works with people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, self-esteem, and related issues such as panic attacks and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Alexia uses a client-centered approach with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor - FL LMHC - and practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
12 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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