Alexandra Scalfano, LCSW

Psychotherapist

Insurance plans accepted:
BlueCross and BlueShield
Medicare
Optum: Allways, VACCN, UnitedHealthcare, Health Plans Inc, Oxford, UMR, Mass General Brigham
Point32: Tufts Public, Tufts Health Plans, Harvard Pilgrim
Tufts Commercial
Tufts Public
Out-of-Pocket/Self-Paid

Location: Amherst, Hybrid

Alex is a clinical social worker who works alongside her clients to foster genuine human connections that can lead to transformative healing. She values the autonomy and dignity of her clients, encouraging a collaborative and individualized experience. Alex creates a safe and nonjudgmental environment through trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and sex-positive lenses. She approaches her clients with warmth, compassion, humor, and empathy. 

Alex has been trained in psychodynamic models, client-centered approaches, and multiple evidence-based practices. She works with adolescents and adults to help them successfully navigate multiple issues, such as anxiety, learning disabilities, depression, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, body image issues, identity development, and complex relationship dynamics.

Alex holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Emory University and a Masters of Social Work from Smith College.