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Alexis Kirkendall

Compassionate, practical support for life’s challenges

LCSW Arizona

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Alexis

Alexis Kirkendall is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Arizona with 17 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Background and approach

Her work also addresses specific issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment and blended family issues, immigration-related stress, multicultural challenges, and self-harm. Her therapeutic manner is warm and inviting, grounded in respect for each person she meets.

Alexis draws on frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed approaches to tailor care to individual needs. Sessions are shaped collaboratively with attention to each client’s strengths, goals, and cultural context.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Alexis offers a range of online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She holds Arizona licensure as AZ LCSW 16877 and works with a subscription model for sessions that varies by location and therapist availability.

Online Approaches That Shape Practical Change



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is offered as a practical, skills-focused approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and early connections to help improve how people relate to others and cope with attachment-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience, using empathy and active listening to build insight and self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and challenges with each client and adapt techniques over time so the plan fits individual needs rather than applying a single method from the start.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access therapy from home or other convenient locations and allow clients to continue work on goals between synchronous meetings through messaging options.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alexis commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like attachment, adoption and foster care, and immigration concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is engaging and inviting, emphasizing dignity and respect. She uses collaborative methods and adapts sessions to individual needs using approaches such as CBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
What kind of background and experience does she bring?
Alexis has 17 years of clinical experience working across a range of concerns, with a focus on trauma-informed care and family-related issues.
Where is Alexis licensed and based?
She is licensed in Arizona as AZ LCSW 16877 and practices within that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Alexis?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harm

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English, Spanish