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Online therapist

Alexa Argianas

Compassionate skills-based therapy for family stress

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Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Alexa

Alexa Argianas is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, skills-based therapy for people dealing with stress and major life changes. She uses straightforward strategies to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice new responses. Sessions aim to build small, steady steps toward clearer thinking and better coping.

Alexa holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and CSW, Certified Social Caseworker, and she practices from Colorado.

Background and approach

Her approach combines evidence-informed techniques with a warm, collaborative stance. She draws on cognitive behavioral methods to challenge thoughts that fuel anxiety and low mood. She also uses attachment-focused ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions.

Alexa has eight years of clinical experience and background working with people affected by trauma, abuse, and complex family concerns. That experience supports work on issues such as addiction, compulsive behaviors, post-traumatic stress, and relationship patterns tied to abandonment or attachment wounds. She also addresses parenting and broader family stressors.

Therapy sessions include concrete tools for managing emotions, improving communication, and reducing reactivity. Alexa emphasizes partnership and clear goals so people know what change looks like. She helps turn intentions into short-term action and steady progress.

Many clients work on building boundaries, reducing shame or isolation, and improving day-to-day functioning. She explains options and helps clients choose strategies that fit their situation and values.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and behavior. It helps people understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions and works toward more supported ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers clear, practical exercises to reduce anxiety, shift negative thinking, and change unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is observed. This helps clients feel part of the decision and keeps therapy focused on what matters to them.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make therapy more flexible around work, school, and parenting demands. These options let people connect from home or other places that work for them while continuing regular sessions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach coping skills, practice communication, and follow up between meetings, helping clients move forward on their goals with convenience and consistency.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alexa help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting, family problems, LGBT issues, and related concerns such as shame, codependency, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends client-centered collaboration with hands-on skills training. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and practicing new ways to cope and communicate.
What kind of clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience and specific background supporting people impacted by trauma, abuse, and complex family concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She practices in Colorado and holds LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and CSW, Certified Social Caseworker. Her credential listing is CO LCSW CSW.09927617.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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