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, I gather information about what's bringing you for therapy now. My approach is strength-based and collaborative, and we will consider what you might find most helpful together. My practice welcomes children, adolescents, college students and parents; I enjoy work with couples, families and individuals. While offering support and guidance, I take time to build a safe place where you gain understanding and develop skills to improve your life. I share my expertise in family systems, along with practical information about resources. With increased perspective and awareness about your choices, the opportunity for change unfolds.
I have provided individual, couple and family therapy, in clinics and schools, for 30 years. I offer play, art and writing exercises, along with mindfulness and progressive relaxation strategies. In addition to listening, I share practical and goal-directed feedback. My therapy is trauma-informed, including EMDR, DBT and CBT techniques.
Assessment offers attention to your family and larger social context. Consultation to schools and other social service providers is available as indicated. 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 $100
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check
Insurance
- Anthem | Elevance
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Health New England (HNE)
- Optum
- Other insurances possible, please ask
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Alexandra L Chesner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CAGS, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 460 Alexandra L Chesner
- Certificate from AAMFT Clinical Fellow #72677 / 1996
- Certificate from City College of City University of New York M.A. / 1985
- Attended University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- LifePhaseTransition - College/Vocational
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
441 West St
Suite 1A
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 284-4378Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (413) 284-4378
Alexandra L Chesner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CAGS, LMFT
Last Modified: 20 Apr 2024