- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused steps
About Alexis
Alexis Kirkendall is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Arizona with 17 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and related themes that trace back to childhood roles and expectations.
Her approach centers on talking through current patterns and the family dynamics that shaped them. Sessions use straightforward methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, and solution-focused strategies to identify habits and try practical steps. Conversations are collaborative and focused on clear goals rather than long theory discussions.
She draws on years of social work practice with diverse clients. That background includes work with adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, immigration and multicultural stresses, and situations tied to guilt, shame, or abandonment. Her experience informs how she notices recurring roles and expectations that follow people into adult life.
Alexis works in both English and Spanish. She explains approaches in everyday language and helps people test small changes between sessions. She is direct about techniques and about why a particular strategy is being tried.
Many clients first describe a pattern they want to change. Alexis focuses on concrete steps to shift those patterns, such as scheduling experiments, practicing different responses, and tracking outcomes over weeks. She encourages practical follow-through and adjusts plans based on how things actually go.
Approaches used in remote sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of relating. It helps when someone sees repeating closeness or distance patterns that affect adult relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks bigger concerns into specific skills and steps to practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit the person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as progress is tracked and needs change.
This biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when time is limited, or remove travel time for appointments. They also let people try shorter focused sessions or standard-length meetings depending on what works for daily life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family issues does she address?
She helps people who notice patterns from their family of origin, including family conflict, blended family concerns, attachment issues, and parenthood challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style that focuses on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations center on identifying patterns and testing small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience as a licensed social worker working with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, and parenting difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in this biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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