Felipe Alexandre Counseling & Psychotherapy

12/16/2025

Check out my new article: Bad Hair Days: A Metaphor for Accepting Anxiety.

I use a fun little metaphor to explore why fighting our anxious feelings so intensely often just makes things harder for us. I explore what "acceptance" really means and how it can offer us relief.

I hope you find the article helpful or relatable.

Anxiety is a natural survival response, not a personal flaw. This article offers a new way to understand the anxious experience, exploring why it exists, how it affects the body, and how to relate to it with less struggle and more choice.

11/18/2025

Thank you, JCFamilies!

Spotlight Local Resource: Felipe Alexandre Counseling & Psychotherapy in Jersey City
We’re excited to introduce Felipe Alexandre, a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor and psychotherapist located on 219 Montgomery Street, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Just three blocks from the Grove Street PATH station).
Felipe works with:
• Adults struggling with anxiety, mood concerns, relationship difficulties, work stress, or a persistent sense that life feels off-track
• Teens navigating complex emotions, identity development, peer dynamics, and family tensions
• Couples seeking clearer communication, emotional connection, and a more stable partnership
In-person sessions are offered in Jersey City, and virtual sessions are available throughout New Jersey.
Call or Text: 973-798-8177
Email: inquiries@felipesalexandre.com
Learn more or request a session: felipesalexandre.com
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your teen, or your relationship, Felipe brings warmth and professionalism to his work, and we’re happy to have him as a resource in our community.

11/17/2025

“The fact that there are people who do not think well of you is proof that you are living in freedom.”

— Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga, The Courage to be Disliked

A Good Match For:
Those open to questioning the narratives they’ve inherited about success, identity, and purpose. Individuals feeling disconnected in their work or daily roles and are looking to and (re)discover a sense of belonging.

Not A Good Match For:
Readers seeking empirical explanations may find the Socratic dialogue format frustrating. Those uncomfortable with provocative ideas may dislike the book’s invitation to confront assumptions about topics such as self-worth or trauma.

11/11/2025

“The more attached you are to something, the more your vision is obscured and narrowed, sometimes to the point where you are convinced that there is only one way to proceed.”

― Don Miguel Ruiz Jr., The Five Levels of Attachment

A Good Match For:
Individuals seeking to relate differently to their ‘attachments’ by recognizing that they are things we can never truly control, possess, or preserve. Those interested in loosening their grip on identity to lead a simpler and freer life.

Not A Good Match For:
Those who prefer a more scientific, less philosophical exploration of how one's beliefs and attachments limit personal freedom.

10/22/2025

https://www.felipesalexandre.com/articles/wear-the-mask-how-pretending-rewires-your-reality

Discover how pretending can foster confidence, resilience, and growth. Explore psychological insights and real-life examples of transformation.

10/19/2025

“Peace comes not from less worry, but from less struggle.”
— Chad LeJeune

A Good Match For:
Anyone looking to understand how trying to eliminate worry by controlling their thoughts or through avoidance often leads to more distress.

Not A Good Match For:
Individuals too swept up in their thoughts and worries who feel they may not have the ability to engage with literature about it.

10/19/2025

Learn how couples can stay cool sitting tense moments moments to avoid damaging their bond. When handled with care, disagreements can deepen understanding and strengthen emotional connection.

10/17/2025

“To be free from convention is not to spurn it but not to be deceived by it. It is to be able to use it as an instrument instead of being used by it.”

— Alan Watts, The Way of Zen

A Good Match For:
Readers who want insights steeped in Eastern philosophy that speak directly to the Western tendency toward constant striving. Anyone curious about Taoist and Zen perspectives on living naturally and fully in the present without chasing after a “better” self.

Not A Good Match For:
Those looking for a light or conversational read, as Watts is a wordsmith whose sentences are dense with meaning and best read slowly. Individuals who may prefer to ease into Eastern philosophy with a simpler and more introductory text.

10/17/2025

Discover 17 powerful books that offer fresh perspectives on life, love, mindset, and meaning. From Stoicism to Taoism, to minimalism, these reads can inspire lasting personal growth.

10/17/2025

Discover a new perspective on anxiety by understanding its purpose, how it affects the body, and how to relate to it in a healthier way. Learn practical steps to reduce struggle and build emotional resilience.