Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Alexandra Castellaccio, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 097103
- NPI
- 1720586050
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Alexandra supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Trauma informed care
- Motivational interviewing
- Strength based perspective
About Alexandra
Alexandra Castellaccio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, and major life changes. Alexandra has spent much of her career providing services across New York City settings.
She has supported adults who are dealing with depression, substance use, legal involvement, and significant trauma. Her work has included men and young adults from a range of cultural and religious backgrounds. She focuses on practical coping skills and clearer communication when life gets overwhelming.
Alexandra uses evidence-based methods including trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and a strength-based perspective. In sessions she offers psychoeducation and concrete strategies people can try between meetings. She pays attention to patterns that make problems worse and helps identify small, realistic changes.
Her style centers on respect and direct feedback. She encourages people to build resilience and practical self-efficacy rather than offering quick fixes. Sessions involve talking through concerns, practicing new responses, and setting achievable goals.
People choose her when they need help sorting out addiction-related issues, processing past harm, or managing persistent anxiety. She also assists with relationship communication, feelings of isolation, and questions about life purpose. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
Trauma-informed care recognizes how past harm can affect current feelings and behavior. In practice this means checking for triggers, pacing conversations, and offering techniques to reduce reactivity. It is often used for people coping with past abuse, post-traumatic stress, or repeated hurts.Motivational interviewing helps people who feel stuck about change. The therapist asks clear questions about values and goals, reflects back what she hears, and supports small steps toward change. This approach is commonly used for substance use, ambivalence about recovery, and building commitment to new habits.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Alexandra will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts techniques so sessions stay practical and focused on day-to-day improvements.
If you want to know which session formats are offered, confirm current options before booking. The practical advantage of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time and make it easier to schedule around work or family obligations. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only calls when video is difficult, while others like a fuller session on camera; the therapist can discuss what fits a client's routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as guilt, isolation, and substance use.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques like trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing and focuses on practical skills and psychoeducation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience providing clinical services in various New York City settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers