Therapist profile
Alexis Kirkendall, LCSW
Arizona
LCSW - Anger and Family Concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Arizona / 16877
- NPI1912557133
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationArizona
About
- CBT techniques
- Attachment work
- Solution-focused steps
About Alexis
Alexis Kirkendall is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Arizona with 17 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions. She conducts sessions in English and Spanish.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She uses methods drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. In conversation she helps people name patterns, test small changes, and try new ways of responding when anger or stress comes up.
Alexis often begins by listening to what feels most pressing. She explores how past relationships and family dynamics shape current reactions. Then she and the client identify practical steps to reduce conflict, lower reactivity, and rebuild trust in relationships. Sessions mix talking, skill practice, and clear problem-solving.
She has worked extensively with issues related to adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, immigration-related stress, and multicultural concerns. She also addresses feelings of guilt and shame, impulsivity, and self-harm in context of broader treatment.
Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the See online therapy options flow.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Alexis uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. This helps when anger seems tied to feeling rejected, abandoned, or controlled. Client-centered therapy means sessions focus on the person in front of her, with the therapist reflecting what’s said and helping people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that escalate anger and teaches concrete techniques to pause and choose different responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alexis will discuss goals and preferences and will adjust methods as the client learns what helps. That collaborative process means trying approaches, reviewing what changed, and shifting tactics when needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Practically, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals often use these options to help clients practice new responses in everyday settings and to keep progress moving between appointments.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions tied to past trauma.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a direct, person-focused way that combines listening with practical steps and skill-building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with trauma, family concerns, parenting, and mood and anxiety issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Arizona and practices there.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients supported?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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