Alexis Kirkendall , LCSW

Alexis Kirkendall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families through a range of emotional and relational challenges. She brings a warm, engaging approach and emphasizes dignity and respect in each therapeutic relationship. Alexis works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, while also addressing issues like attachment, adoption and foster care, and multicultural or immigration-related stressors.

Her work is informed by evidence-based methods including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each person or family. Sessions are adapted to individual needs so that treatment plans fit the client’s goals, developmental stage, and family context. Alexis aims to create an inviting space that encourages growth, strengthens coping skills, and supports healthier relationships.

She is licensed in Arizona as AZ LCSW 16877 and practices in both English and Spanish. Alexis offers collaborative care that focuses on practical tools and emotional insight, helping people move toward more balanced and satisfying lives.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT for Online Care

Alexis integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, which focuses on understanding the ways early relationships shape current emotional patterns and helps rebuild safety and connection in relationships. This approach can be helpful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy is rooted in respect and collaboration - Alexis creates an accepting environment that helps people explore their goals and make choices that fit their values and life circumstances. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical, skills-based strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alexis works collaboratively with each person or family to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. The therapeutic relationship is shaped together over time.

Online therapy with Alexis uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options allow scheduling around work, school, and family life, support consistent follow-up, and make it easier to engage in therapy from home or while traveling. Licensed professionals can effectively deliver these approaches in virtual formats, offering practical tools and emotional support across different communication styles.