- Anger management strategies
- Trauma informed care
- Motivational interviewing
About Alexandra
Alexandra Castellaccio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with eight years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and life transitions. Alexandra has spent much of her career in New York City settings supporting people from varied cultural and religious backgrounds.
She helps people manage strong emotions and the fallout they cause in daily life. That includes problems with impulse control, anger that damages relationships, and frustration tied to work or family. She also supports those dealing with substance use, mood and personality concerns, and the effects of past trauma.
Her approach draws on evidence-based methods. Alexandra uses trauma-informed care to recognize how past harm affects behavior now. She applies motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and find reasons to change. A strength-based perspective is used to highlight practical skills clients already have.
Sessions include straightforward discussion, practical coping strategies, and psychoeducation about how patterns of thinking and behavior maintain problems. She emphasizes building resilience and self-efficacy through small, actionable steps. People leave with concrete tools to try between sessions.
Alexandra has worked with men and young adults across community and clinical settings. Her practice covers issues such as abandonment, communication and control problems, addiction, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions of life purpose. Sessions are conducted in English for New York residents.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Alexandra commonly uses trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing. Trauma-informed care means noticing how past hurt shapes current reactions and avoiding steps that could retrigger painful memories. It is useful for people whose anger links back to earlier abuse or ongoing stress. Motivational interviewing focuses on helping someone find personal reasons to change. It is practical for people who feel stuck or ambivalent about changing behaviors like substance use or impulsive reactions.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Alexandra will talk with the client about goals, past attempts, and what feels workable. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust those choices as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. In general, online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy day. Some formats let people check in quickly without video, and others let sessions continue when travel or relocation would otherwise interrupt care. Discussing logistics at the first meeting helps align session length and frequency with everyday life demands.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and addictions, and related issues such as impulsivity, communication problems, and guilt or shame.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods including trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and a strength-based perspective to help people change behavior and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in a range of New York City settings with diverse adults and young adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, and practices in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled for therapy?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.