Alexandra Porcella, MEd

Alexandra Porcella, MEd

Psychotherapist
7301 Forest Ave, Ste 200, Richmond, VA
Alexandra Porcella, Resident in Counseling, helps individuals and couples in Virginia navigate lifeâs challenges with care, insight, and evidencebased strategies. She provides therapy for adults and seniors, offering support for those experiencing depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, as well as couples working through relationship concerns. By fostering a safe, compassionate space, Alexandra empowers her patients to better understand themselves, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives. She has a particular passion for supporting the LGBTQ community and helping individuals through gender identity exploration, womenâs issues, and life transitions. Whether someone is navigating the complexities of midlife, adjusting to later stages of life, or seeking greater confidence and authenticity in their personal identity, Alexandra offers guidance rooted in empathy and clinical skill. These areas are central to her work and reflect her dedication to helping people feel seen, understood, and supported. Drawing from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT, Alexandra tailors treatment to each individualâs needs. She also integrates couples and marital counseling for those seeking to strengthen communication, address conflict, or rebuild trust. Her practice emphasizes practical strategies and mindfulness techniques that patients can apply beyond the therapy room, supporting longterm growth and emotional wellbeing. Outside of her work with LifeStance Health, Alexandra enjoys spending time with her family, reading, staying active through workouts, and recharging in nature on long walks.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
New patient appointments
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Alexandra Porcella

Focus areas

Anxiety
Life Transition
Couples Therapy
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Depression
Women's Issues Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Alexandra Porcella

Alexandra Porcella, Resident in Counseling, helps individuals and couples in Virginia navigate lifeâs challenges with care, insight, and evidencebased strategies. She provides therapy for adults and seniors, offering support for those experiencing depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, as well as couples working through relationship concerns. By fostering a safe, compassionate space, Alexandra empowers her patients to better understand themselves, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives. She has a particular passion for supporting the LGBTQ community and helping individuals through gender identity exploration, womenâs issues, and life transitions. Whether someone is navigating the complexities of midlife, adjusting to later stages of life, or seeking greater confidence and authenticity in their personal identity, Alexandra offers guidance rooted in empathy and clinical skill. These areas are central to her work and reflect her dedication to helping people feel seen, understood, and supported. Drawing from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT, Alexandra tailors treatment to each individualâs needs. She also integrates couples and marital counseling for those seeking to strengthen communication, address conflict, or rebuild trust. Her practice emphasizes practical strategies and mindfulness techniques that patients can apply beyond the therapy room, supporting longterm growth and emotional wellbeing. Outside of her work with LifeStance Health, Alexandra enjoys spending time with her family, reading, staying active through workouts, and recharging in nature on long walks.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy

Office location

Alexandra Porcella, MEd also offers online video visits for patients
Commonwealth
7301 Forest Ave, Ste 200, Richmond, VA 23226

Education and background

Practice names

NPI number

1790657427

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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What are common reasons for patients to see Alexandra Porcella?

Alexandra Porcella frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alexandra Porcella on their profile.

What languages does Alexandra Porcella speak?

Alexandra Porcella speaks English.

How do patients rate Alexandra Porcella in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Alexandra Porcella. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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