Welcome to ARA Mental Health Counseling Services
Here, you’re safe to feel, explore, and heal without judgement. Together, we’ll (re)discover the strength that’s already within you.
Take a deep breath, you’re exactly where you need to be.
Starting in my young adult years, I knew calling was to become a therapist based on my own lived experiences with depression, anxiety, and complex family dynamics. My first role in mental health was as a substance abuse counselor at an intensive outpatient program in Harlem, NY. This experience taught me to hold a nonjudgmental and grounding space for people navigating current struggles and past traumas.
Since then, I’ve worked in children and family services, led ACT teams, and maintained a private practice. Throughout this journey, I’ve developed a particular interest in supporting people through grief—whether from death-related losses or the many other profound losses we experience, like relationships, dreams, or versions of ourselves we thought we’d become.
The variety in my work history and my own healing journey has ignited a strong passion for supporting adults who want to rediscover their inner compass—or perhaps find it for the first time.
What was your path to becoming a therapist?
What should someone know about working with you?
The first session or two will involve gathering your history and understanding what’s happening in your life right now. After that, sessions are open and unstructured since my therapeutic approach centers on present-moment experience. Even when we’re processing past events, I’ll ask questions designed to deepen your awareness of the feelings, thoughts, sensations, or images arising in the here and now.
I believe in holistic treatment, meaning I honor all the different parts of who you are and help you integrate aspects of yourself that may carry judgement or pain—including how you process various losses and transitions. While typically don’t assign homework, I might occasionally suggest reflecting on certain aspects of our work between sessions.
As an interactive therapist, I welcome and encourage your feedback throughout our work together. I thrive working with people who are open to change, willing to embrace vulnerability and genuinely committed to this healing process.
How do your core values shape your approach to therapy?
I fundamentally value honesty and deep listening. If I feel unclear about what you’re expressing, I’ll ask for clarification—because feeling truly heard and understood is essential to healing. I also deeply value self-care, healthy boundaries, and authentic self-expression. These values create a foundation where vulnerability is met with respect, confusion is met with curiosity, and your unique path to wellness is honored above all .
Education, Credentials, and Interests:
I obtained my B.A. from St. Francis College and M.A. from Brooklyn College. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 11 years in the field and hold my Master’s Credential as an Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. I am also a Certified Grief Informed Professional, which allows me to provide specialized support for clients navigating loss and transition.
Licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. I’m passionate about staying current with developments in our field. You’ll often find me in trainings and continuing education courses, constantly expanding my knowledge to better serve my clients’ evolving needs
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Individual therapy is rendered via virtual or phone platform, this option provides a space for you to learn about yourself in a familiar and comfortable environment. We will work together to understand behaviors patterns, communication styles, and more. This knowledge can improve interpersonal relationships and daily functioning while reducing stress.
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$200 per 60 minute session, (sliding scale offered- please contact for more information).
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I am a out of network provider for the state of New York and I accept insurance in the state of CT, please check out my Headway profilefor more details.
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Credit Cards and Zelle Payments.
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If you do not show up for the scheduled session, and you have not given at least a 24 hour notice, you will be required to pay half the session fee. This fee is not billable to your insurance company and is expected to be paid before your next session day/time.
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If you would like to schedule a 15-minute consultation call, please email me at the address below or go to the "Contact" section. This call is complimentary and will be an opportunity for you to ask questions, for me to find out what brings you to therapy, and for us to see whether it's a good fit before we schedule an intake.
CONTACT
I'd love to hear from you. Please fill out the form below and I'll get back to you.
Alexis R. Acevedo, LMHC-D, LPC, CGP, CASAC-M
Phone: 917-267-9548
Email: alexis@aramhcounseling.com
HOURS
Monday (10a.m. - 7p.m.)
Tuesday (10a.m. - 7p.m.)
Wednesday (10a.m. - 7p.m.)
Thursday (10a.m. - 7p.m.)
Friday (10a.m. - 7p.m.)