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Welcome! I’m Dr. Alexandra Vlahakes, and I’m here to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. As a psychologist, I work with individuals to navigate life’s challenges and foster personal growth. My approach is grounded in empathy, understanding, and a deep belief in the resilience within each person.
I specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques, including DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and psychodynamic theory, to tailor treatment to your unique needs. Whether you're facing specific difficulties or just need someone to talk to, I’m here to help you find clarity, healing, and peace.
I also have familiarity with a number of other methods of treatment, including Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT, or, "tapping"), transference-focused psychotherapy, internal family systems (IFS), expressive art therapies, play therapy, schema therapy, exposure therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Training and Continuing Education
Training and Continuing Education
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, behavioral health, 2018
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, behavioral health, 2018
Massachusetts General Hospital, Psychopharmacology Conference, 2019
Massachusetts General Hospital, Psychopharmacology Conference, 2019
Behavioral Tech, LLC: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: DBT Skills Training, 2022
Behavioral Tech, LLC: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: DBT Skills Training, 2022
EMDR Training: Integrating EMDR into your Clinical Practice, 5-Day Intensive, EMDR Consulting, 2024
EMDR Training: Integrating EMDR into your Clinical Practice, 5-Day Intensive, EMDR Consulting, 2024
Treating Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents, NICABM, April 2025
Treating Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents, NICABM, April 2025
Exercising Leadership, Foundational Principles: Harvard University, current
Exercising Leadership, Foundational Principles: Harvard University, current
Education
Education
Boston University, Sargent School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Health Science, minor in Psychology, 2011
Boston University, Sargent School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Health Science, minor in Psychology, 2011
William James College, Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, en-route masters, Professional Psychology, 2017
William James College, Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, en-route masters, Professional Psychology, 2017
Newton South High School, Southside Program, practicum student, 2013-2014
Massachusetts Mental Health Center, CBT for Psychosis PHP, practicum student, 2015, DBT for Borderline Personality Disorder PHP, practicum student 2015
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center, Forensic Neuropsychology, Intern, 2015-2016
Marblehead Village School, Intern, 2016-2017
Publications
Publications
The Influence of Clinician Theoretical Orientation on the Detection and Diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Vlahakes, Alexandra L. William James College ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2017. 10270175.
The Influence of Clinician Theoretical Orientation on the Detection and Diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Vlahakes, Alexandra L. William James College ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2017. 10270175.
Related Employment Experience
Related Employment Experience
McLean Hospital 3East DBT Continuum, Residence Counselor/Skills Coach 2011-2013, Clinical Educator 2012-2013
McLean Hospital 3East DBT Continuum, Residence Counselor/Skills Coach 2011-2013, Clinical Educator 2012-2013
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Clinical Psychologist/Group Leader, BayRidge Hospital, Adult Inpatient Units, 2018-present
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Clinical Psychologist/Group Leader, BayRidge Hospital, Adult Inpatient Units, 2018-present
Brighter Life Therapy PLLC, Director of Clinical Training/Clinical Supervisor, 2021-present
Brighter Life Therapy PLLC, Director of Clinical Training/Clinical Supervisor, 2021-present
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