Alexis Orlacchio, LCSW

“Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.” - Akshay Dubey

Hello, I’m Alexis! Before I became a therapist, I worked in marketing and genuinely enjoyed the creativity of my day-to-day work. But I eventually found myself asking: Is this what I want to do for the rest of my life? The answer was “no.”

I began to consider what it would mean to do work that aligned with my values and desire to support people through difficult and transformative moments. I enrolled in a social work program—and never looked back. I’ve been grateful for that shift ever since.

In both my therapeutic work and my own lived experience, I’ve seen how easy it is for people to lose touch with their own needs and instincts. You may find yourself questioning your judgment, struggling to advocate for yourself, or outsourcing your decisions to others. You might suppress your own needs or emotions to keep others comfortable. You may be contemplating therapy because you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of your next steps.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in self-understanding. I help clients identify patterns that aren’t serving them, heal from past experiences that still affect the present, and build tools for clarity, resilience, and meaningful change. I believe deeply in the transformative power of being heard, validated, and (compassionately) challenged. I believe you already carry the insight needed to move forward — my role is to help you access it.

Outside of the office, you can find me at a stand-up comedy show, trying out new coffee shops, or cuddling up with my husband and our cat, Ciabatta, to watch a cooking competition show (bonus points if it features Gordon Ramsay).