Welcome to Canterbury Therapy
Therapy in Pennsylvania & New Jersey
In-Person in Paoli, PA + Secure, HIPAA-Compliant, Online Therapy Across PA & NJ
A space to connect, heal, grow, and thrive.
At Canterbury Therapy, I provide clinical expertise in a compassionate, inclusive environment for individuals, couples, and families to navigate life’s challenges, deepen connection, and foster meaningful personal and relational growth. Whether you’re seeking personal change, facing anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, or healing from trauma, at Canterbury Therapy you will find a safe, supportive space to gain clarity and build resilience to help you reconnect with yourself and with others.
Psychotherapy services are offered in-person in Paoli, PA and through secure, HIPAA-compliant, online therapy across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Why Choose Canterbury Therapy?
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with clinical expertise in relational and trauma-informed care
- Convenient virtual therapy sessions across PA and NJ, in-person in the Philadelphia area
- Inclusive, affirming care for individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and relationship structures
- Guidance grounded in evidence-based practice, ethics, and a deep respect for your lived experience
Meet Alexis Bové
Therapist • Educator • Supervisor
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist – PA & NJ
With a relational, empathetic, and collaborative style, I support clients in moving from feeling stuck to living with greater clarity and connection. I provide a warm and inclusive space for healing and growth—meeting each client where they are with curiosity, care, and clinical expertise.
With a background in psychology, law, and systems theory, I bring an interdisciplinary and ethically grounded lens to therapy. My approach is personalized and integrative, rooted in empathy, connection, and deep respect for your lived experience.
I believe therapy is a powerful place for change—where we explore your story, clarify your goals, and help you move forward with intention and confidence.
Alexis Bové, MS, JD, LMFT
Professional Background
Credentials & Education
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (PA & NJ)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy, Council for Relationships
- MS in Clinical Psychology, Drexel University
- BA in Psychology, Georgetown University
- Lecturer in Counseling Ethics, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
Clinical Therapy Services
Personalized, Integrative, and Relational Care
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in relational insight. Services are tailored to your unique needs, values, and goals—whether you are starting therapy for the first time or returning to deepen your growth.
Individual Therapy
Support for adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, identity, and life transitions. Therapy is a space to reflect, build insight, and reconnect with your strengths—so you can create meaningful change and thrive.
Couples Therapy
Help for couples looking to improve communication, rebuild trust, manage conflict, deepen intimacy or navigate life transitions together. I work with couples at all stages—dating, married, or uncoupling—to strengthen connection and promote emotional safety with culturally sensitive, emotionally attuned guidance.
Family Therapy
Support for families facing parenting challenges, intergenerational conflict, or major transitions. I help families build stronger, more respectful relationships—where each voice is heard.
Locations
In-person therapy sessions are available in Paoli, PA, in a private, comfortable office setting that is easy to reach from surrounding areas on the Main Line and western suburbs of Philadelphia, including Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.
HIPAA-compliant online therapy for individuals, couples, and families across PA and NJ. Convenient, secure, and accessible from your home.
Specialties & Expertise
Areas of Clinical Expertise Include:
Relationship and communication issues
Anxiety, stress, and mood disorders
Life transitions
(parenting, divorce, loss, career, retirement)
Identity, self-worth, and personal development
Family conflict, parenting, and blended family dynamics
Support for Clinicians
In addition to psychotherapy, I provide:
Clinical supervision for pre-licensed therapists in PA and NJ
Consultation for licensed professionals on clinical and ethical challenges
Workshops & lectures on ethical, legal and professional issues in relational therapy
Supportive, Ethical, and Relational Supervision in PA & NJ
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with advanced training in ethics and systems theory, I offer individual clinical supervision to pre-licensed clinicians working toward licensure in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
My supervision style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in both clinical rigor and ethical practice. I support emerging therapists in developing their clinical voice, deepening their understanding of relational dynamics, and navigating complex cases with confidence and integrity.
Whether you’re seeking supervision hours, navigating early-career challenges, or refining your systemic framework, I tailor our work to your needs and goals.
Supervision includes support with:
- Case conceptualization from a systemic and relational lens
- Ethical decision-making and legal considerations in practice
- Professional identity development
- Therapeutic use of self
- Documentation and best practices for MFT licensure
- Preparation for licensure exams and next steps in your career
Sessions are available in-person in Paoli, PA, in a private, comfortable office setting that is easy to reach from surrounding areas on the Main Line and western suburbs of Philadelphia, including Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.
HIPAA-compliant online therapy for supervisees across PA and NJ. Convenient, secure, and accessible from your home.
Clinical & Ethical Guidance for Licensed Mental Health Professionals
In addition to providing therapy and supervision, I offer consultation services for licensed clinicians seeking support around clinical complexity, ethical dilemmas, and professional development.
With a background in law, ethics, and relational therapy—and experience as a lecturer in professional ethics—I bring a thoughtful, grounded approach to clinical consultation. Whether you’re facing a challenging case, navigating boundary issues, or making high-stakes decisions in your practice, consultation offers a confidential space to reflect, problem-solve, and move forward with clarity.
Consultation topics include:
Ethical decision-making and risk management
Clinical judgment in high-conflict or high-risk cases
Documentation and legal considerations
Therapist self-of-the-therapist issues
Navigating scope of practice and licensure concerns
Clinical best practices with individuals, couples, or families
Consultation is available for licensed therapists across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and may be particularly valuable for MFTs, LPCs, social workers, and psychologists working in private practice or agency settings.
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Locations: In-person therapy sessions are available in Paoli, PA, in a private, comfortable office setting that is easy to reach from surrounding areas on the Main Line and western suburbs of Philadelphia, including Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.HIPAA-compliant online therapy for individuals, couples, and families across PA and NJ. Convenient, secure, and accessible from your home.
HIPAA-compliant online therapy for individuals, couples, and families across PA and NJ. Convenient, secure, and accessible from your home.
Clinical Fees & Insurance
Canterbury Therapy is a fee-for-service provider. Payment is due at the time of each session.
We accept credit cards, debit cards, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards.
Canterbury Therapy is an out-of-network provider. If you have out-of-network mental health benefits, a monthly Superbill will be provided for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Coverage and reimbursement rates vary by plan.
A limited number of sliding scale spots are available based on financial need. Please feel free to inquire if cost is a concern.