Alexis Kirkendall, LCSW - Therapist in Arizona

About Alexis

Alexis Kirkendall is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting challenges. Alexis speaks English and Spanish and practices from Arizona with 17 years of professional experience as an LCSW.

Her approach is warm and inviting. Sessions are built around respect and clear goals. She adapts methods to each family's needs and keeps explanations plain so parents can use ideas at home.

Background and approach

Alexis often draws on attachment-based ideas to help families strengthen connections. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or low mood. Solution-focused techniques help families set small, practical steps that make life more manageable.

She also uses client-centered and motivational interviewing approaches to support parents as they consider changes. These methods center the parent's values and readiness to try new strategies. Together this mix supports both short-term problem solving and longer-term shifts in family dynamics.

Her work addresses a wide range of family difficulties, including blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, fatherhood issues, attachment and family of origin problems, and challenges tied to multicultural or immigration experiences. She also helps with anger, self-esteem, guilt and shame, and coping with life changes. Parents can expect straightforward guidance, collaborative planning, and tools they can practice between sessions.

Alexis aims to make therapy practical and understandable for busy families seeking change.

Approaches that translate well to online family work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on improving emotional bonds between family members. It helps parents notice patterns that affect connection and learn small, consistent ways to respond differently to children and partners. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and stress; it provides concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and build new routines that reduce anxiety and depression. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on strengths and immediate steps to move families toward practical improvements and clearer communication.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each family to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents. Video calls create face-to-face time when attending in person is hard. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or when schedules are tight. These formats make it easier to practice new skills at home and bring real-life situations into session work.

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 kinds of family concerns are addressed?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as adoption, attachment, blended family issues, and fatherhood concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is engaging and inviting, focusing on respect and clear goals. Sessions emphasize practical steps families can try between meetings.

How much experience does she bring?

She has 17 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker supporting children, teens, and families with a range of concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - in Arizona, license number AZ LCSW 16877.

Which languages are offered in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 17 years
Licensed: Arizona
Languages: English, Spanish

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