Felipe Alexandre, MA, LAC, Author at Wellness Counseling

The Power of Pretending: How “Acting As If” Fuels Confidence and Growth

Sometimes wisdom sneaks up on us from the most surprising of places—like an animated movie about pets. In The Secret Life of Pets 2, Max, a nervous city dog, ventures to the country and meets…

Felipe Alexandre, MA, LACApril 8, 2025

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Values First-The Secret to a Fulfilling Life

I often meet individuals who share a common struggle: a lack of fulfillment in their lives. They report feeling productive, ticking off goal after goal, and yet, they remark on a persistent sense that something…

Felipe Alexandre, MA, LACDecember 26, 2024

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