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I specialize in adult women's mental health wellness. Helping you move beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, grief, & life issues to find happy, hope-filled, healthy lives & relationships. Sadness and fear don't have to be daily emotions. It's tiring, lonely, frustrating, terrifying & even heartbreaking to think this is your life. It's not what you hoped it would be - it's not what it should be. You want to be happy and able to cope with life, but it's just too much to handle and things aren't getting better. You feel like things will never change. Sometimes we just need support & understanding from someone helpful.

Our world is ever-changing, and we live in a society that can make every day a challenge. I am here to try and help make those days, and all of the days that follow, better for you. I take pride in being genuine, non-judgmental, open-minded, tolerant, patient, respectful, supportive, and honest. I will strive to build a positive therapeutic relationship with each of you, and to do all that I can to help you reach your goals.

So you feel like life is too much and that the expectations for you are too high. You feel like you aren't good enough to make it through the current situations in your life, or at least not with your desired outcomes. You struggle with an inner dialogue, like a bad music track stuck on repeat. The thoughts tell you that you aren't going to meet your expectations. That you're not good enough so what is the point in trying. You feel at times like no one will understand what you're going through and you're hit with this uncontrollable rage.

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and Certified Addiction Counselor specializing in general Anxiety, Depression, Substance use disorders and Addiction.

Wearing masks is exhausting - are you ready to find your authentic self? Struggling with boundaries, authenticity, or being assertive? Are you finding that you are unsure of who you are anymore, due to the "hard stuff" life has thrown at you? We wear masks when we don't accept ourselves or feel others will either; believing we must play a certain part in order to be accepted. And acceptance is what we all want to feel. I believe the roots of things we have experienced in our lives, be them small traumas, big traumas, or any memorable moments in between - culminate who we become, how we act/react, and how we see ourselves.

What is trauma? Trauma is any experience we face that we have never gone through before. Trauma isn't what happens to us, it's what happens inside of us. We learn how to manage our current situations by our past experiences. If you've been feeling unlike yourself lately, unable to manage things you could before, or constantly struggling with interpersonal relationships, it could be because you haven't developed the skills to navigate through what life is currently throwing at you. We don't chose the childhood we were given, or the challenges we are faced with, but we DO choose how we control the one thing we can: ourselves.

Saying that the last year has been difficult would be an understatement. So much has changed in all spheres of our lives and we wonder if things will ever be back to normal. Add in other typical life challenges and we feel overwhelmed, worried, exhausted and drained. Of particular concern are our children who aren't typically equipped yet with coping skills to manage times like these. The increase in depression and anxiety children are feeling is significant. Because many of them don't know how to verbalize these feelings, they have meltdowns or act out more than normal. You, as the parent, are at your wits end. Sound familiar?

You and your spouse feel more like roommates, and neither of you seem to be able to change that. You would love to be close and connected again, but instead you find yourselves caught in a constant negative pattern, lacking communication and filled with misunderstanding. You can’t seem to hear each other over all the daily noise and small frustrations. You feel so alone, so exhausted with your attempts to improve your relationship. You both want to feel appreciated and cared for by each other. You want to make your relationship strong and loving again, but you haven’t been able to do that on your own.

Life and relationships are often made up of many unmet expectations. It is often natural to have an emotional reaction to the let-downs in life. “In therapy, our goal will be to learn to identify your desires, emotions and core beliefs so you can skillfully master your reactions to these disappointments and enhance your relationships.” Emily is trained and certified as a PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator, an assessment tool with substantial research used to help improve couple relationships. Her primary area of focus is on couples preparing for marriage or in early marriage.

**No Current Openings** As far as anyone can tell, you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short. You've spent the last however-many-years trying to keep everything together, but it’s exhausting and you don’t think you can do it anymore. You're tired of giving so much to everyone else while you continue to come last on your list. Not anymore. It's time for a change.

Therapy for people who hate counseling - if that sounds like you, you're in the right place. If you're feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about life in general, I've got you. Juggling life and work and kids (or just one of those things!) is exhausting, and we can work together to strengthen your mental health and help you feel better, stronger, and the most content you can be. Maybe you're feeling "things are fine, but there's a big transition coming up that I really want to be prepared for." I have a simple, straightforward style that includes action items at each session to help you see real change in your life.

I believe it is my calling to help my clients process through things that have happened to them in hopes of helping them get to a better place and live happier, more fulfilled lives. I hope to help you see your worth, understand your past and how you got to the present, and explore the possibilities for your future!

Can’t catch your breath? As a leader in your company/family the avalanche of responsibility seems to be growing greater and your not sure how your going to move forward. You feel like you’re going in circles just trying to keep up. You feel so overwhelmed by fear and worry that you’re not sure how you will ever reach your goals. Most of the people around you think you have it all together. They are sure your life is as organized as you appear at work. You cringe inside when you think about how hard it is to keep your head above water. You are motivated for change to make things better, but have no idea where to start.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with a broad spectrum of clients, in a wide range of settings including schools, a mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and non-profit organizations. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults with a variety of challenges.

Hello my name is Alexis, and I am happy that you are ready to embark on a journey that leads to a happy, healthier you! Counseling can help you reach your full potential, whether that's having less anxiety, getting more enjoyment out of your everyday activities, or coping with depression. I can help you with your unique needs every step of the way, in a confidential setting. I work with teens through adults, couples and also love working with families as a moving piece to any issue. Through my continued education and expertise, we can work on alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, family relations, and other issues.

It's not uncommon for us to endure hardships and trials in life for a long time, wondering "Will I ever get through this? Will I ever feel better?" The pressure to perform in various areas and roles can feel heavy and difficult. We all have personal and relational things impacting our lives no matter what stage of life we are in. In therapy, the goal is to help uncover the roots of the presenting symptoms. Too often we only focus on the symptoms themselves, which results in temporary solutions.

Do you feel like your “life is a mess” or “out of control”? Do you feel a lack of self-esteem, self-identity, or self-confidence in your abilities? Do you feel your emotional issues get in the way of you having clarity and a more fulfilled life? Do you have a difficult time managing certain aspects of day to day living in areas including work, home life, relationships, mental health, physical health, social life, personal ambitions, and spiritual well-being? Do you feel as if you want to bring balance to your life but you don’t know where to start?

Are you or your child constantly angry at the way things are going? Your relationships with family and friends are suffering. There are times you feel your child is out of control or needs something you cannot give them. You find yourself feeling overwhelmed trying to be the parent you know you want to be. Or maybe you are going through something else entirely. No matter what it is, I will come alongside you and your family to bring guidance and support. Although it may seem like it, there is no problem too big to work through.

***Offering teletherapy, now accepting new clients**** Relationships require the strength of two people to achieve balance and fulfillment. This means intentionally nurturing and developing an enduring bond by ensuring a sound foundation. Managing relationships, career, and stressors while holding on to a sense of self can feel impossible. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, off balanced, or even numb to the world around you. Whether to strengthen your relationship or empower yourself, together we will work to make sense of things, organize your life, thoughts, and emotions and reinstate a sense of self control.

Child and Adolescent psychologist. Ph.D. in Child/School Psychology from an APA-accredited program at McGill University, Montreal, Canada in 2005. I specialize in neuropsychological, psychological, developmental, and psycho-educational testing. Testing is performed for the purposes of diagnosis & treatment planning. I give "understandable" reports with comprehensive treatment plans, referrals to health professions (S&L, OT, PT, & psychiatrists), home-based & school-based recommendations. I equip parents to engage their children in interventions at home, empowering parents to take charge of their children's challenges. I also provide brief screening and treatment recommendations as an alternative to comprehensive testing.