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Hi, I’m Lexi Haft

Therapist by training. Human by nature. The heart behind Wellhouse.

If you've ever felt like you're holding it all together on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside, you're exactly in the right place.

I work with individuals and couples who are overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply unsure of how to move forward. Many of my clients are deep feelers, high achievers, and caretakers. People who give so much to everyone else that they've forgotten how to come back to themselves.

Together we'll draw from mindfulness, self compassion, and somatic practices to help you feel more at home in yourself and in your life.

My Background

- Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling, CUNY Hunter College
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Loyola Marymount University
- Health at Every Size®: A Weight-Inclusive Paradigm for Eating Disorders Treatment, Body Image Issues, Recovery and Harm-Reduction.
- Body Image and Eating Disorders in Women
- Emotional Eating & Body Image: Trauma-Informed, Weight-Inclusive Strategies to Address Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating & More, PESI
- Foundations of Trauma Informed Therapy Practices, Elevate Continuing Education
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Tools & Techniques for Building Psychological Flexibility, Elevate Continuing Education
- In Sickness and In Health: Romantic Relationships in the Context of Eating Disorders Treatment, The Renfrew Center
- Internal Family Systems for Grief and Loss, Shifting Tides Psychotherapy
- My happy place: the beach— I was born and raised in Southern CA!
- My favorite quote: “Be where your feet are.”
- My guilty pleasure: Watching anything Bravo reality TV.
- My favorite kind of book: Psychological thrillers! I love a good plot twist.
- My morning essential: Using my ice roller from The Skinny Confidential—it’s a non-negotiable.
- My go-to treat: A warm chocolate chip cookie

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My Story

I started my career in fitness and nutrition, convinced that feeling good in your body was the key to feeling good in your life. I loved watching people light up after a great workout, feel strong in their bodies, and hit goals they never thought possible.

But over time, I began to notice something missing. Even when someone was doing all the “right” things, eating well, moving daily, staying disciplined, they often still felt anxious, unfulfilled, or unsatisfied. The physical progress wasn’t enough to quiet the ache of not feeling good enough.

Without tending to what’s happening on the inside, our emotions, beliefs, and inner voice, we’re left chasing a version of wellness that never quite lands. I saw people doing everything they could to feel better, yet still feeling lost within themselves. I knew that kind of healing needed a different kind of space.

Today, I help individuals and couples slow down, tune in, and explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. My approach is relational, holistic, and rooted in presence, because true healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about reconnecting with yourself, honoring your full humanity, and creating a life that feels like home.

That’s the heart of my work and the mission behind Wellhouse.

My Approach

RELATIONAL

Healing happens in relationship. I bring my full, authentic self into every session, creating a space where you feel truly safe, seen, and supported. Together we'll explore how your past and present shape the way you relate to yourself and others, building trust, insight, and deeper connection along the way.

HOLISTIC

You are not just a mind or just a body. You are a whole, beautifully complex person. My approach weaves together mindfulness, self compassion, and somatic awareness to support healing that goes beyond the surface and reaches the parts of you that need it most.

EMOTIONS-FOCUSED

Your emotions aren't the problem. They're the messengers. I'll help you slow down, tune in, and get to the root of what you're really feeling beneath the surface. When we learn to honor our emotions, real and lasting change becomes possible.

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My Specialties

When your mind won't quiet down and your body feels like it's running on empty, it's hard to imagine feeling any other way. Together we'll explore the patterns and triggers keeping you stuck, and build personalized tools to help you feel more grounded, present, and at ease.
Your relationship with your body and with food deserves to feel peaceful, not like a constant battle. In a compassionate, weight inclusive space, we'll explore the deeper emotions and experiences that have shaped how you see yourself, and begin building a kinder, more trusting relationship with your body.
Relationships have a way of bringing up our deepest fears and oldest patterns. Whether you're navigating conflict, struggling with boundaries, or feeling disconnected from a partner, therapy offers a space to better understand your needs and show up more fully in your relationships.
Trauma leaves its mark in ways that aren't always visible but are deeply felt. In our work together, we'll gently explore the impact of your experiences at a pace that always feels safe, moving toward healing that is grounded, empowering, and rooted in compassion.
Change can feel destabilizing even when it's a change you chose. Whether you're navigating a breakup, a career shift, a move, or simply a season of uncertainty, therapy can help you process the transition and reconnect with your truest sense of self.
Low self worth has a quiet way of shaping everything. Your choices, your relationships, the way you speak to yourself when no one is listening. Together we'll uncover the beliefs that have been holding you back and begin rewriting your story, one rooted in self trust, compassion, and genuine confidence.

GET IN TOUCH

Emotional exhaustion rarely shows up as a dramatic collapse.

Most of the time, it looks like moving through your life with less access to energy, excitement, and patience than you’re used to.
 You’re still functioning. Still showing up.

When you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode, the last thing you need is another list of things you should be doing.

Most wellness advice assumes you have extra capacity. But when you’re already running on empty, even go

We spend so much energy trying to manage how we’re perceived, but people see us through their own lens—not our effort. Their mood, insecurities, past experiences, and assumptions shape that filter more than anything we do.

When we let go

WellCleanse: The Nightly Ritual 🌙

Some days do not need to be processed. They need to be set down.

When journaling feels like too much, this WellCleanse ritual offers a simple way to clear mental clutter before sleep.

This is not about fixing you

The end of the year has a way of bringing things to the surface. Not just what happened — but what changed, what didn’t happen, and what you’ve been quietly carrying.

Grief isn’t always loud. It can be layered, delayed, and t

Holiday burnout isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes it shows up as quiet exhaustion from carrying too much emotionally. Being attuned, thoughtful, and caring can slowly turn into overfunctioning, especially during the holidays.

You’r

POV: The days get shorter, your energy dips, and everything suddenly feels heavier.

Seasonal shifts can sneak up on our nervous system — slower mornings, lower mood, less motivation, more pulling inward.
Here are a few of my favorite tools to

Before you label yourself as “anxious,” “avoidant,” or “too much,” read this. ➡️

Your attachment style is less about who you are and more about what your nervous system expects will happen next.

Most of us never

Your mental health deserves the same time, space, and attention you give to work, plans, and everyone else’s needs.

Let this be your sign to prioritize YOU.
 Book a consult today—your future self will thank you. 📆❤️

#mentalhealthmatter

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