Chabreah Alston, LMHC
Integrative creative counseling for healing and growth
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care
- Creative arts integration
- Trauma and attachment focus
About Chabreah Alston
Chabreah Alston is a cisgender, LGBTQIA+ Black woman and a licensed mental health professional who blends creativity with clinical training to support healing and growth. She holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and also identifies as a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) and a Registered Drama Therapist and Board Certified Trainer (RDT/BCT); she is currently a doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision. Her practice centers on using intentional, creative methods alongside established therapeutic theories to help clients reconnect with their sense of self.
Her work is integrative, drawing from ecosystems, humanistic, psychodynamic, feminist, multicultural, trauma-informed, creative arts, and drama therapy perspectives. This wide lens allows her to consider how lived experience, relationships, identity, emotions, and broader systems shape a person’s wellbeing. She listens closely and collaborates with each person to address immediate concerns as well as short-term and longer-term goals.
Chabreah emphasizes the use of creativity as a therapeutic tool, inviting clients to explore expressive practices when helpful while also offering more traditional talk-based methods. She works with both individuals and groups and is committed to improving accessibility to quality mental health care. Prospective clients are encouraged to reach out if her approach and focus feel like a good match.
Her work is integrative, drawing from ecosystems, humanistic, psychodynamic, feminist, multicultural, trauma-informed, creative arts, and drama therapy perspectives. This wide lens allows her to consider how lived experience, relationships, identity, emotions, and broader systems shape a person’s wellbeing. She listens closely and collaborates with each person to address immediate concerns as well as short-term and longer-term goals.
Chabreah emphasizes the use of creativity as a therapeutic tool, inviting clients to explore expressive practices when helpful while also offering more traditional talk-based methods. She works with both individuals and groups and is committed to improving accessibility to quality mental health care. Prospective clients are encouraged to reach out if her approach and focus feel like a good match.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chabreah Alston have?
Chabreah Alston has 10 years of experience.
Is Chabreah Alston a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential. License details are listed as MA LMHC LMHC12025.
In which languages does Chabreah Alston provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Chabreah Alston located?
She is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Chabreah Alston as my therapist?
You can work with Chabreah Alston through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chabreah Alston work with international clients?
No. Chabreah Alston does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chabreah Alston cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Online Care for Creative, Attachment-Focused Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to identify personal values that guide meaningful action. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and situations where someone wants to build a more value-driven life.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and emotional responses. This approach helps with relationship challenges, intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and attachment-related trauma.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and the therapist's respectful presence to support clients in finding their own solutions and increasing self-understanding. It is especially helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chabreah works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods best fit each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and for different communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or between obligations and allow therapy to fit more naturally into busy lives.