Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Alexis works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Alexis
Alexis Kirkendall is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience. She helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and trauma. She speaks English and Spanish and practices from Arizona.
Her sessions are warm and engaging. Alexis aims to treat each person with dignity and respect and meets them where they are. She listens first, then works with clients to set clear, manageable goals.
Background and approach
Alexis draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early connections shape current relationships. She also uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to build skills and move toward specific changes.
In practice she helps people notice thought patterns, try new behaviors, and build healthier interactions. Her approach is practical and goal oriented while staying responsive to each person's pace. Sessions may include skill practice, problem-solving, and reviewing progress between meetings.
With a focus on issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment struggles, blended family stress, fatherhood challenges, and multicultural issues, Alexis works to address complex personal histories. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, self-harm thoughts, immigration-related stress, and pregnancy or childbirth transitions.
Clients can expect collaboration on a clear plan and straightforward steps to test what helps. Alexis offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
What Alexis works with
Everything Alexis lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Alexis's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- 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
Approaches Alexis lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current behavior and feelings. Online sessions use conversation and guided exercises to help people understand attachment patterns and try new ways of relating.Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's goals and experiences. In virtual sessions the therapist listens without judgment and helps clients clarify what matters most, then supports them in testing small changes between meetings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Through video or messaging Alexis helps clients spot unhelpful thinking, practice different responses, and track what improves over time.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Alexis will work with each person to identify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels most effective and comfortable. That collaboration guides which techniques are emphasized.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and between-session support easier to fit into busy days. These options help people access consistent care around work, school, and family commitments.
Questions people ask about Alexis
What concerns does Alexis address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is engaging and client-focused. She listens first, treats people with respect, and works collaboratively to set achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - credentialed in Arizona.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.