Alessandra Keene, LMHC

About

Counselor in Boston, MA. Works with Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Domestic Abuse and LGBTQ+. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• AEDPAccelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy. Works closely with emotions, and with the experience of change itself, in a warm and engaged relationship with the therapist.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• Energy Psychology
• Family SystemsSees a person as part of their family as a whole, and explores roles, patterns and communication across the family rather than one person's problems alone.
• Gottman MethodA couples therapy built on research into what makes relationships last. Works on friendship, handling conflict and shared meaning.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• NarrativeHelps people separate themselves from their problems and retell the stories they hold about their lives in ways that feel truer and more helpful.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.
• Reality TherapyFocuses on present choices and behavior, and on meeting needs such as connection and control in responsible ways.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Domestic Abuse, LGBTQ+, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Stress

Insurance

BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, ComPsych, Firefly Health Plan, First Health, Humana, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Optum, Optum Serve, Oscar Health, Quest Behavioral Health, United Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Payment methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Sex Worker Allied, Single Parent, Transgender Allied

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Fisher College

Years in practice

12

Education & qualifications