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Alessandra Macca
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHI (she, her)
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4244 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
Let's Connect (727) 261-2488
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“I’m fine” is the one of most common lies we hear. It's ok not to be ok. We are often shamed for being broken instead of asked how we fell apart. For sixteen years I suffered from an eating disorder that ultimately inspired my studies to help others who felt anxious, depressed, and insecure. Trauma is a fact of life but it does not have to be a life sentence. Humans are very resilient. Artwork is just like our ever-evolving journey; we are always learning, growing, and surprised by life. My focus is primarily client-centered; however, I use an eclectic approach to meet the needs of my clients.
I am here to hold a safe space and explore the art process with you: a unique vessel for expression where words can fall short. Difficult feelings may be contained and expressed within the artwork using symbols as natural metaphors for experiences. My speciality is children, adolescents, victims of trauma, and individuals struggling with life adjustments.
During our work together you may tell your story and share your images which I hope will take away some of the power of the wound. Anyone willing can benefit. No artistic talent is necessary, nor do you have to participate in art-making if you do not prefer it. I also bring my emotional support dog, Tophy, who oftentimes ends up on clients laps.
Call or Email Alessandra Macca now for a free 15 minute consultation - (727) 261-2488
Let's Connect (727) 261-2488
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $100
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Florida Blue
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (727) 261-2488
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Alessandra Macca
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHI
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Florida / IMH21182 Supervised by Dr. Katie Schubert (Florida / MH15128) Alessandra Macca
- In Practice for 6 Years
- Attended Albertus Magnus College, Masters of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling, Graduated 2021
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Child
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Intellectual Disability
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medical Detox
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Video Game Addiction
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Cypress Wellness Center - Central Avenue
4244 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 261-2488Email me
Additional Location
Cypress Wellness Center - The Hive
563 49th Street South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 261-2488Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (727) 261-2488
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Alessandra Macca
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHI