About Alexis
Alexis Kirkendall helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. She is Alexis Kirkendall, LCSW, and brings a steady, straightforward approach to sessions. Alexis emphasizes an inviting, respectful manner.
She focuses on listening first and then helping people set practical goals. Conversations are direct and down-to-earth so parents can quickly put ideas into practice. She draws from several therapy styles to match what each person needs.
How Alexis works
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy helps look at how early relationships affect current connections and trust. Sessions also use client-centered and solution-focused techniques to keep work relevant and action-oriented.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find reasons to make changes they actually want to make. Plans are tailored to concerns like abandonment, blended family issues, immigration-related stress, and coping with life changes. Alexis has 17 years of clinical experience and holds an LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona.
She offers services in English and Spanish. Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled based on therapist availability.
The subscription-based model can be canceled at any time so people can adjust care as their needs change.
Alexis lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Alexis works with
The areas below are the ones Alexis selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Arizona |
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Online support options
Therapy approaches that work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connections and patterns. Online sessions can use these ideas to address trust, bonding, and family of origin concerns in conversations and exercises. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build different habits; it translates well to video or chat because homework and thought logs can be reviewed together. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person's own goals, creating space for people to set the agenda and move at their own pace.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alexis will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. That process can start in an initial session and be adjusted as needs change so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy families. Video calls allow fuller conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to get support between sessions or to keep a therapy habit when schedules are tight. These options help people access licensed professionals without rearranging large parts of their day.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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