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Dr. Alexandra Nicoletti, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist at Commonhealth Psychological who specializes in trauma and PTSD for adults who look capable and composed on the outside: attorneys, physicians, first responders, and high-achieving students. Her work covers acute, chronic, and complex trauma, co-occurring PTSD and substance use, complicated childhoods, and difficult relationship dynamics.

While I was shopping for bed sheets recently, a banner at checkout said they were FSA and HSA eligible. Therapy with a licensed psychologist is eligible too, and it’s one of the clearest examples on the IRS list, yet almost nobody hears that at checkout. Here’s how pre-tax dollars and out-of-network benefits can work together to pay for expert care, and why many people already have the money set aside without realizing it.

Commonhealth Psychological is pleased to welcome Dr. Rachel Allen, PsyD, a licensed psychologist specializing in health psychology, caregiver stress, chronic illness, insomnia, and care for medical professionals. Now accepting clients via telehealth across most of the US.

A trauma history is no reason to put off treatment for OCD. In my dissertation research, ERP therapy led to meaningful improvement for people with and without a history of trauma. Here's what the science says, and how care can be tailored when both are part of your story.

Why is our practice called Commonhealth? The name is a deliberate nod to our home in Pennsylvania and the word "commonwealth"—a community organized for the common good. We believe health works the same way: it's shared, collective, and built through relationships and community.

We didn't set out to replicate the traditional mental health system. We built something better—integrated, action-oriented care that doesn't keep you in therapy forever. Our goal is to give you the skills to graduate and live your life with your own resources and the people who matter.

Because health isn't something you achieve alone. It's something we build together.

A PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) is a doctoral degree focused on clinical practice—training psychologists to diagnose, assess, and treat mental health conditions in real-world settings. If you've seen this credential after a therapist's name and wondered what it means for your care, here's what you need to know.