Alejandra Faust, PhD

SERVICES: INDIVIDUAL THERAPY DOMAINS Do you struggle with persistent anxiety, find yourself constantly or worrying, or replaying the same scenario over and over in your head? Have you been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with a change? I am committed to helping you improve your quality of life. My approach is compassionate, warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. Please reach out to see how I can support you and provide you with additional tools. Together we will identify ways to improve your anxiety, depression, struggles with a chronic illness, quit tobacco, and help you feel unstuck. I specialize in working with adults of all ages (ages 18+).sitions. THERAPEUTIC APPROACH: Sessions are tailored to your goals & values. Cognitive-behavioral & acceptance and commitment therapies inform my approach. I offer empathy and support to help you face and overcome challenges. I help you to gain understanding about patterns that are maintaining negative emotions and identify ways to break these patterns to make positive & lasting changes.Do you struggle with persistent anxiety, find yourself constantly or worrying, or replaying the same scenario over and over in your head? Have you been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with a change? I am committed to helping you improve your quality of life. My approach is compassionate, warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. Please reach out to see how I can support you and provide you with additional tools. Together we will identify ways to improve your anxiety, depression, struggles with a chronic illness, quit tobacco, and help you feel unstuck. I specialize in working with adults of all ages (ages 18+). Sessions are tailored to your goals & values. Cognitive-behavioral & acceptance and commitment therapies inform my approach. I offer empathy and support to help you face and overcome challenges. I help you to gain understanding about patterns that are maintaining negative emotions and identify ways to break these patterns to make positive & lasting changes. The process of finding a good therapist fit is overwhelming- to help with this, email or click on my website for a free 15 min phone consultation. All my services are via telehealth. Our sessions can be in English or Spanish, whichever is your preference. I welcome clients of any sexual orientation or sexual identity and all racial or cultural backgrounds. TELETHERAPY: I provide therapy via a HIPAA- compliant video conferencing platform. It provides ease, convenience, and increased accessibility. For clients unable to engage in teletherapy, if clinically appropriate, phone sessions can be offered. I am licensed in Massachusetts. CANCELLATION POLICY: A minimum of 48-hours cancellation notice is required in order to avoid fees. The full session fee will be charged for cancelling/rescheduling within 48 hours of the session. QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY (if you are hoping to use out of network benefits): *Do I have out-of-network benefits for behavioral health? *If so, what is the percentage covered? *Is there a deductible I need to meet before that percentage is covered? *Is there a session limit? *What is process for submitting superbill for reimbursement? *What is the reimbursement for the codes: 90791 (first appointment only), 90834 (50-minute session, typical session duration), 90837 (53-55 minute session)? *Is telehealth covered? EDUCATION: 1998 BA (cum laude) Psychology and Sociology, Tufts University 2010 PhD Clinical Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York 2012 Postdoctoral Residency, Tobacco Cessation and Primary Care Behavioral Health Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial (ENRM) Veterans Hospital WORK HISTORY: After completing my postdoctoral residency in tobacco cessation and primary care behavioral health, I became a psychologist and subsequently the co-director of the tobacco cessation program at ENRM Veterans Hospital in Bedford, MA until 2016. From 2016-2017, I worked as an outpatient psychologist at Psychological Care Associates and as an integrated care psychologist at Commonwealth Pediatrics. From 2017-2021, I continued to work as an outpatient psychologist at Psychological Care Associates. I provided treatment in both English and Spanish to children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I provided treatment focusing on anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, trauma, chronic medical conditions, elimination disorders, insomnia, chronic headaches, mild depression, adjustment difficulties, anger management and childhood behavioral difficulties. I utilized cognitive behavioral and acceptance and commitment therapies, motivational enhancement, parent guidance, psychoeducation, relaxation/stress management skills, mindfulness, and biofeedback to improve clients' ability to regulate their mood, behaviors, physiological responses, and quality of life. Please reach out if interested in starting therapy. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges. Office provides a copy prior to your first appointment. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call all 1-800-985-3059.