Alexia Harris
Hi! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist based in California. I received an M.S. in Counseling/Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix in 2016.
I have 8 years of experience treating a variety of mental health conditions (including anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder) and assisting clients in navigating major life changes and challenges.
I have 9 years of experience treating a variety of mental health conditions (including anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder) and assisting clients in navigating major life changes and challenges. I am also an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist.
First session
In our first meeting, I like to get to know you and your specific symptoms or challenges. Then we can discuss your temperament and tolerance so that I can choose a treatment modality that will fit your needs.
Strengths
I am a warm, empathetic, and supportive therapist whose #1 goal is to get you feeling better. I will support you, challenge you, empower you, and offer information and insight to assist you on your healing journey.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with a variety of clients who are experiencing interruptions in their daily functioning related to depression or anxiety, or are having difficulty navigating life challenges and changes.
Treatment methods
EMDR
I am an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist, and I have been using EMDR in my practice for five years. I use it primarily to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, though I use aspects of it in the treatment of a variety of conditions including depression.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and interventions to help manage anxious thoughts.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use dialectical behavioral therapy interventions to help clients manage destructive behaviors and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD).
Eclectic
I use aspects of a variety of treatment modalities as best fits my clients' needs.
Gender-affirming therapy
I work with clients to affirm their presenting genders and manage gender dysphoria.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 139780