Alexandra L Chesner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CAGS, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
441 West St, Suite 1A, Amherst, MA 01002
Let's Connect (413) 284-4378
At your first appointment, we talk about what's bringing you for therapy now; my approach is strength-based and collaborative. While offering support and guidance, I take time to build a safe place where you can gain understanding and develop skills to improve your life. My practice welcomes adolescents, college students and parents; I enjoy working with individuals and couples. With increased perspective and awareness about your choices, the opportunity for change unfolds.
I have offered individual, couple and family therapy for over 30 years. Along with listening, I share extensive experience with family systems. My work is trauma-informed, creative and practical. Integrating IFS, EMDR, mindfulness and cognitive strategies, we work together to reach your goals.
Assessment offers attention to your family and larger social context. Consultation to schools and other social service providers is available. I am knowledgeable about public and private sector resources, including special educational needs. My office is conveniently located on the Five College bus route, within walking distance of Hampshire College.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Health New England (HNE)
- Optum
- Other insurances possible, please ask
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellpoint
- Out of Network
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Alexandra L Chesner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CAGS, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 460 Alexandra L Chesner
- Membership with AAMFT
- Degree/Diploma from City College of City University of New York M.A.
- Attended University of Massachusetts - Amherst, CAGS
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Caregivers
- Codependency
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- LifePhaseTransition - College/Vocational
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
441 West St
Suite 1A
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 284-4378Nearby Areas
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Alexandra L Chesner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CAGS, LMFT