Alena Bertoncini, LICSW
Meet Your Therapist
I’m a licensed psychotherapist with a passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges to feel more grounded, confident, and connected. I provide individual and family therapy, specializing in anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health and life transitions. Over the years, I’ve worked with clients through the spectrum from everyday stressors to major life changes.
My approach is client-centered — meaning your goals, your pace, and your needs are always at the heart of our work. I believe therapy should be both supportive and practical, so each session is tailored to provide real tools and strategies you can use right away. Whether we’re working to ease anxiety, lift depression, process fertility struggles, strengthen relationships, or navigate a major life transition, my goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and equipped for whatever comes your way.
If you’re looking for a therapist who will collaborate with you every step of the way, give you the extra push you need, and celebrate your growth, let's get started!
How I Can Support You
Individual Therapy
Empowering you to confront challenges and improve personal relationships
Family Therapy
Strengthening family connections
Allowing everyone to be heard Building stronger relationships
Fertility & Perinatal Mental Health
Working alongside clients through fertility struggles, pregnancy, and postpartum—providing support at every step of the journey.
Anxiety
Finding calm in the chaos
College Students
Guiding you through stress, growth, and change
Depression
Transforming the darkness of depression into a journey of self-discovery and healing
Client Testimonials
"I’ve been working with Alena for two years now, and am so deeply grateful for the impact she has had on my personal growth and wellbeing. She brings such kindness and empathy to every session and is always able to meet me exactly where I am at, with patience and understanding. With Alena, I feel truly heard and understood. I feel so fortunate to work with her."
"Alena is an incredible therapist, resource, and guide. I always feel valued and cared about in our meetings. She helps me understand things about myself and gives me meaningful insight. I really appreciate how she takes the time to listen to me and pushes me to challenge myself. She remembers the littlest things, showing how she truly cares about you. I always leave our meetings with a renewed sense of purpose and hope."
“I’m incredibly grateful to have found Alena. She restored my confidence in therapy and supported me through a time of grief and significant life changes. With her compassionate guidance, I learned to communicate more effectively, and that has deeply improved my professional, my marriage, and relationship with my kids. I only wish I had met her sooner!"
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should we meet?
Every person is different! Typically, I recommend starting with weekly sessions, then moving to biweekly when it feels right. Once you’ve built the skills you need, we can switch to monthly or just as-needed. It all depends on your needs, progress, and schedule.
Should I do in person or virtual?
It depends on what works best for you. Some people love virtual for the convenience and comfort of being at home, while others prefer in-person to step away from daily life and focus fully on themselves. I offer both options, we can decide together which option is best for you.
How long is the typical person in therapy
There’s no set timeline for therapy — it’s all about what works best for you. I believe you need at least 6 sessions to begin reaping the benefits.
Do you prescribe medications?
As a therapist, I cannot prescribe medication. Therapy is a powerful treatment modality that can work with or without medication. If we find that medication may be helpful, I am happy to refer you to trusted providers that I collaborate with.
Do you accept insurance?
Because I run a small practice, I don’t accept insurance directly. However, I work as an out-of-network provider and provide superbills that many clients use to get reimbursed—often covering 70-100% through their insurance. I’m happy to help answer any questions you have about this! For more information, see the 'General' Tab.
Let's Connect!
I believe in finding a therapist/client relationship that is
the right fit for all. Reach out today to set up your
free 15 minute introductory call!