Alexis Abrams
Hello Courageous Individuals, I am licensed in Florida and Georgia with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Hello Courageous Individuals, I am licensed in Florida and Georgia with 14 years of professional work experience.
I normalize mental health issues with compassion, education and clinical strategies that help build acceptance, self-love and connection.
First session
In the first session, we will explore your current stressors, current emotions, treatment goals and your preference with resources and support. The first session will review the intake paperwork, scheduling and will help establish an idea of your individualized treatment plan and goals moving forward.
Strengths
Welcome! I bring 14 years of experience of addiction and mental health experience. I am trained in EMDR and utilize trauma informed care and resources when working with someone. I bring a collaborative approach with various clinical interventions and resources. I am inspired by watching people grow through the treatment process and begin their journey of self-development. I normalize mental health issues and use compassion, education and clinical strategies to work with you on breaking down self-stigma and build acceptance, self-love, social skills and healthy coping skills.
Ideal clients
Areas of Focus: Stress and anxiety Addiction Self-esteem Depression Coping with life changes Codependency Communication Family issues Trauma Self-love
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT-I for sleep issues. I use this method for reframing core beliefs, challenging self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, reframing trauma, anxiety reduction, positive self talk and self confidence.
Polyvagal Therapy
I provide education on the nervous system and fight, flight or freeze response. I encourage the use of somatic techniques to balance the nervous system. I encourage identification of glimmers and triggers.
Trauma Informed Care
I practice trauma informed care with compassion, holding space and understanding. Teach skills of safe place, reframing trauma beliefs, tapping and meditations.
EMDR
EMDR and bilateral stimulation to work on trauma and reframing core beliefs that stem from trauma and impact self-worth and feelings of safety
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Other specialties
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Substance Misuse
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
FloridaLicense MH12763
GeorgiaLicense LPC016180
Accepted insurance
Cash - $150 per session