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University of Massachusets Athletics
Staff Directory
- Title:
- Mental Health Counselor – Associate Clinician
- Email:
- Phone:
- 413-687-7931
Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Certified Rehabilitation Counselor | Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Alex Ferreira has been working in the field of professional counseling since 2016 and joined UMass in 2022. In her role, Ferreira provides comprehensive mental health counseling and performance enhancement services to student-athletes through both individual and group sessions.
Drawing from a combined approach of person-centered therapy and solution-focused brief therapy, Ferreira tailors her counseling to meet each student-athlete’s unique needs. Her therapeutic toolkit includes a variety of evidence-based modalities such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), TEAM-CBT, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
In addition to clinical counseling, Ferreira offers mental performance skills training to help student-athletes optimize their focus, confidence, and resilience. These sessions are available individually, in small groups, or as team workshops.
Ferreira is passionate about supporting the holistic development of student-athletes, helping them thrive both on and off the field.
She is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and a certified Rehabilitation Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Springfield College.
To schedule an appointment, use this booking link to find a time that meets your needs.
