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Hi! I'm Alexis and I am glad you are here. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the DMV with over 12 years of experience and I've worked with individuals navigating a wide range of concerns — from anxiety and relationship trauma to life transitions and unexpected turns. I’ve earned a Master's in Mental Health Counseling and a MBA, and that dual background shapes how I work. I care about outcomes as much as I care about the therapeutic process — which means you'll leave sessions with more than just insight. You'll leave with practical methods to apply to your everyday life.
The first session is an intake — it's a chance for me to learn more about you, your history, and what's bringing you to therapy. We'll go through some background questions, talk about what you're hoping to work on, and start setting goals for your treatment.
I believe healing starts with understanding — understanding yourself, your patterns, the stories you've been carrying, and how they're showing up in your life right now. Therefore, my approach is integrative, which means I draw from multiple evidence-based frameworks depending on what you need: CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment-based work, and trauma-informed care. What that looks like in practice: Sessions that are structured but not rigid, warm but direct, and always focused on helping you move from overwhelmed and reactive to intentional and emotionally aware.
A lot of my clients come to therapy already doing the work — exercising, reading the books, doing all the right things. But something still feels stuck. Their successful on paper but emotionally depleted beneath the surface. Anxiety follows them to work and stress shows up at home. The same patterns keep resurfacing in their relationships — and their tired of it. They want more than coping. They want to live with intention. That's usually where I come in.
Other specialties
I identify as
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I help my clients accept their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while pursuing their values and living a meaningful life.
Attachment-based
I help my clients address early attachment relationships between individuals and their caregivers and develop secure and health attachment in their adult relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I help my clients identify and challenge negative thinking patterns and behaviors to improve their emotional state and responses to stressful situations.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I teach my clients skills to manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and tolerate distress.
Trauma Informed Care
I consider my clients past trauma to provide appropriate mental health services.
6 ratings with written reviews
December 23, 2025
Working with Alexis has been a really grounding and supportive experience. From the very beginning, she created a safe, non-judgmental space where I felt heard and respected. She is thoughtful, patient, and intentional in her approach, and she does a great job balancing emotional support with practical guidance.
December 23, 2025
I really appreciate her thoughtfulness, humor, warm personality and authenticity. Alexis consistently provides a safe and welcoming space! I am grateful that I have had the chance to connect with her, and having sessions where I leave with clarity and guidance for better outcomes in my personal and professional situations. I look forward to our upcoming sessions!
November 18, 2025
I really appreciated how Alexis provided a trusted space for me to think about my goals for therapy and what is currently impacting me. I really enjoyed our conversation, and I cannot wait to see how I can implement different strategies to improve my personal and professional experiences.