Alexia Pilleris

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LMHC Florida

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Alexia

Alexia Pilleris offers a collaborative, evidence-informed approach that centers on clients' immediate needs and long-term goals.

Background and approach

As a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (FL LMHC MH18561) with 12 years of experience, she blends practical strategies with reflective exploration to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar mood disorders, addictions, stress, and difficulties with self-esteem.

Clients seeking help for relationship communication, family problems, coping with life changes, or career-related stress may find her interventions focused and accessible. Her work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and existential perspectives, bringing together skill-building, empathetic listening, and meaning-focused conversations.

Motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques often complement sessions when clients are working on substance use, impulsivity, or cultivating self-compassion. Alexia frames therapy as a journey of self-discovery and aims to support each client in clarifying values, reducing distress, and improving day-to-day functioning.

She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients who are ready to begin can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space where practical tools and personal insight are woven together to support change.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical strategies that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients’ own insights guide change, which supports confidence and self-directed growth. Existential Therapy invites conversations about meaning, values, and major life choices, helping clients navigate transitions and questions about purpose while facing uncertainty.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist works together with clients to match methods to their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That process may include trying different techniques over time and adapting the plan as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels with technology. These formats make it possible to access therapy from home or while traveling, maintain continuity during life changes, and select the communication style that best supports each step of the therapeutic process.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alexia address?

She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood disorders, substance use concerns, self-esteem, family and communication problems, anger, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The approach combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and existential and narrative elements to balance practical skills with personal exploration.

How long has she been practicing?

Alexia has 12 years of professional experience working with clients facing mood disorders, addictions, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC with license number FL LMHC MH18561 and conducts practice from that location.

Does she offer services 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 for online work?

Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.

How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsImpulsivity Isolation / 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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English