Alexandra Abuhoff
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LICSW
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I believe you are more than your experiences, and I’ll approach our work with empathy, open communication, and a focus on helping you feel safe, empowered, and authentically yourself. My goal is to help you build a life that feels meaningful and worth living. At NOCD, you have a whole team to support you along your journey, and you have direct access to me between sessions. You are not alone in this process. I also have experience with how OCD overlaps with depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, and suicidality.
I believe you are more than your experiences, and I’ll approach our work with empathy, open communication, and a focus on helping you feel safe, empowered, and authentically yourself. My goal is to help you build a life that feels meaningful and worth living. At NOCD, you have a whole team to support you along your journey, and you have direct access to me between sessions. You are not alone in this process. I also have experience with how OCD overlaps with depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, and suicidality.
Location
Licensed in Massachusetts, Washington
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Judaism
Education
Salem State University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Alexandra
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, Tufts Health Plan, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services,
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Get to know Alexandra
Why I became a therapist
I saw that there are many people struggling with mental health challenges, and I wanted to be in a place where I could help people on their journeys to better themselves and live a life that feels worth living to them. I decided to specialize in OCD because the more I learned about anxiety and OCD, the more I came to love working with this community.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
During our time working together, I want to ensure we create a safe, supportive environment where you feel empowered to be your authentic self. I believe in open communication and helping you stay on track throughout the therapy process, so you always know that you have support along the way.
My approach to treating OCD
One thing that shapes my approach is the understanding that having OCD does not define who you are as a person. Just because you have these experiences doesn't shape who you are. Keeping that perspective at the center of our work helps build a strong therapeutic relationship and creates space for meaningful change.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy may feel intimidating at first, especially before you've had the chance to experience it. But ERP is an evidence-based treatment, and we've seen how effective it can be. You are not alone in this process, either. You have a whole team here to support you through it. Give yourself the opportunity to see what's possible.
Why our members love working with Alexandra
B.P.
Good experienceAlex was the right person at the right time for me in my therapy journey. I am glad that I wad paired with her.
S.P.
Good experienceI have loved working with Alexandra, she has been so kind and helpful. Highly recommend!😁
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