I am an independently licensed social work with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens and families. I've worked with clients that have an array of concerns including depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, relationship issues, parenting challenges, and complex trauma.
My therapeutic style is engaging and inviting. I believe all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral, Adlerian theory, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, play therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I will customize our sessions and treatments plans to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and walk this journey with you.
Additional areas of focus: Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Control issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Multicultural Concerns, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
AZ LCSW 16877
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Alexis is always so patient and kind.
Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Alexis for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue