- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Creative methods
About Chabreah
Chabreah Alston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with young adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues. She also helps people dealing with career changes, self-esteem, intimacy questions, and coping with major life transitions.
Chabreah uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered principles, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She blends these with creative practices and drama therapy ideas when helpful.
Her background includes training in creative arts and drama-based methods alongside counseling practice. That combination lets her include expressive ways of working for people who find talk alone limiting. She emphasizes practical steps and collaborative planning so clients have tools they can use between sessions.
She describes clinical work as influenced by social context, identity, and relationships. That means discussions often connect personal feelings to family patterns, cultural expectations, and everyday pressures like work or school. Sessions can cover skill-building, emotion regulation, attachment patterns, and making concrete changes.
People seeking initial help are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and services are offered in English in Massachusetts.
How Chabreah uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect what matters. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and trust; it can help with intimacy, communication, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and pace, using listening and reflection to help clarify goals and build self-direction.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and try approaches that fit those priorities. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a workday, reduce travel time, and make shorter check-ins easier to schedule. Online sessions also allow switching between discussion and creative exercises when appropriate, so tools and skills can be practiced between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, LGBT-related concerns, relationships, grief, self-esteem, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is integrative and practical, combining ACT, attachment work, client-centered techniques, DBT, and EFT with creative arts when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience as a mental health counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC and practices in Massachusetts.
Can people who don’t live in the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to people in Massachusetts and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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