Alexis Abrams

Therapeutic support grounded in collaboration and skill-building

LMHC Florida

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Alexis

Alexis Abrams is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 14 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, depression, and issues with self-esteem.

Background and approach

She approaches every client with the assumption that they are the expert of their own life, building on existing strengths to address obstacles and foster growth. Alexis emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that match each person’s goals and circumstances.

Her work blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to help clients develop new coping skills, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and strengthen emotional regulation. She encourages a gradual, empowering process that honors courage in taking the first steps toward change.

Alexis offers care in English and practices from Florida, inviting people ready to begin to complete a brief matching questionnaire to get started.

Integrating CBT and Client-Centered Care Online

Alexis uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete exercises and strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and addictive patterns. Client-centered therapy plays a complementary role by prioritizing the client’s perspective, listening deeply, and shaping treatment around each person’s values and goals. Dialectical behavior therapy elements are also available to strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when those skills are relevant to a client's needs.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to determine which methods feel most useful based on presenting concerns, personal preferences, and goals for change. Treatment plans can be adjusted over time so techniques and pacing remain aligned with progress and comfort level.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and different communication preferences. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between meetings, while accommodating varied routines and geographic constraints for clients located in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alexis commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as codependency, communication problems, family problems, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, combining client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools and some dialectical behavior therapy techniques to build coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.

What is her professional experience?

She has 14 years of professional work experience providing mental health support and practical skills to people facing anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, and self-esteem issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LMHC licensed in Florida, listed as FL LMHC MH12763, and practices from that state.

Does she provide therapy in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability.

How are costs structured for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsIsolation / loneliness Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English