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Alexis Tyson

Compassionate therapist with practical, skills-based care

LMFT Texas

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Alexis

Alexis Tyson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nine years of clinical experience based in Texas.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people identify unhelpful patterns in thoughts, habits, and relationships and offers practical strategies to reduce the behaviors and beliefs that get in the way of daily functioning. Her practice draws from cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside humanistic and existential perspectives to create individualized care.

Alexis works with concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar symptoms, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life transitions. She also has additional focus on veteran and armed forces issues and survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

Her collaborative style aims to empower clients to set achievable goals and build skills that support lasting change. Sessions address both immediate coping needs and longer-term growth, blending structured techniques with empathetic listening.

Alexis communicates in English and maintains licensure as a Texas and California LMFT, offering therapy through several online session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people recognize and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill building; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and committed actions to improve meaning and functioning. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a supportive environment where the client’s own goals and insights guide the work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to explore which methods feel most useful based on current concerns, goals, and personal preferences, and may integrate techniques from several approaches to support practical change and emotional understanding.

Online therapy with Alexis is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals while allowing clients to engage in ways that fit their daily life and commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Alexis commonly address in therapy?
She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar symptoms, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach combines collaborative, humanistic engagement with structured techniques drawn from cognitive and experiential models to target ineffective behaviors and beliefs.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with clients on a variety of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What credentials and location are on record for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with licensure details TX LMFT 204059 and CA LMFT 123304, practicing from Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with English-speaking clients located within her licensed jurisdictions.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate varying needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Veteran and Armed Forces IssuesSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

California, Texas

Languages

English