Alexandra Castrovinci (Nicotra)

I tend to work best with people who look like they have it all together but are struggling underneath it. You’re working, taking care of your family, showing up for everyone, and handling what needs to get done but you may also be anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, struggling in your relationships, or constantly questioning yourself.

I’m a pretty casual and down-to-earth therapist. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can be completely yourself, say what you’re actually thinking, and not worry about being judged. You don’t have to come in knowing exactly what you want to work on. Sometimes we figure that out together.

My approach is supportive, honest, and practical. I’m not the therapist who is going to silently nod for 50 minutes. I’m active in sessions and we’ll talk things through, connect patterns, challenge the thoughts or behaviors that may be keeping you stuck, and build skills you can actually use in your everyday life.

I pull from CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma-informed therapy, and other approaches depending on what you need. I don’t believe therapy is one-size-fits-all. Some sessions may be deeper and more emotional, while others might be focused on problem-solving, boundaries, relationships, coping skills, or just getting through a really hard week.

The first session is really about getting to know you beyond the intake paperwork. I want to understand what’s been going on, what brought you to therapy now, what you’ve already tried, and what you’d like your life to feel like if therapy is working.

You don’t need to have the perfect words or tell me your entire life story in one session. We’ll go at a pace that feels comfortable, identify what feels most important right now, and start figuring out where we go from there. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling like you were actually heard and like therapy might be a place where you can finally put some of this stuff down.