Alex Taurel, Resident In Counseling

The heart of my work as a therapist is creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel truly seen and heard. When your experiences are met with empathy and acceptance, your nervous system can begin to relax—often bringing a sense of relief right away. From there, it becomes possible to gently explore patterns in your thoughts and behaviors—patterns that once protected or served you but now may be keeping you from living the life you want. Together, we’ll approach these patterns with compassion and curiosity, opening the door to lasting change. To support this process, I draw from Internal Family Systems therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, always tailoring our work to your needs and going at a pace that feels right for you.

I work with adults and teens navigating depression, anxiety, perfectionism, life transitions, relationship challenges, the effects of trauma, and other concerns. I hold a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions, and I invite you to schedule a consultation to see if we’re a good fit. 

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been driven to make the world a better place. Before becoming a therapist, I worked for 15 years in Washington, DC as an advocate for better laws and public policies. Over time, my focus shifted toward making a difference at the individual level, which led me to counseling.

Today I live with my wife and our three kids in Charlottesville. I grew up in a multilingual family and speak conversational Spanish. My heritage and values inspire my commitment to create an inclusive therapy space for people of all races, cultures, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

Thanks for visiting my page. Whether we work together or not, I wish you well on your healing journey.

Alex offers clinical services under the supervision of Hunter Teets, MA LPC VA license #0701005525.

Fees: Base rate is $242. Alex is able to accept Aetna, Cigna and most medicaid plans.

To schedule an appointment, please call 434-218-0405 or visit the Contact page.