Alexis Highsmith
Are you struggling with feeling worried or depressed? Are you experiencing difficulty focusing or coping with life situations? Congratulations on taking the steps to improve your mental health. I feel that it is important to have your voice heard and I am here to provide a safe space just for that.
I feel that it is important to have your voice heard and I am here to provide a safe space just for that.
I have worked as a therapist for the past 16 years with individuals and families. My goal is to help you reach for personal therapy goals.
First session
During our first session, we will have brief introductions, explore reasons for seeking therapy, share brief history, establish treatment goals and review expectations.
Strengths
I primarily work with individuals who experience feelings of sadness, anxiety and history of traumatic experiences as well as periods of adjustment.
Ideal clients
I currently provide individual services to children, adolescents and adults. If you are dealing with anxious symptoms, depressive symptoms or other symptoms related to trauma, lets work together to get you to feeling more like yourself. I believe in an eclectic and holistic approach by providing a safe space to be your true self and allow for processing and learning healthier behaviors in response to stress.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Learn healthy ways of coping with learn mindfulness techniques, learn ways to tolerate stress, regulate emotions and advocate for needs and want while setting boundaries.
EMDR
I will assess for appropriate ways to treat trauma symptoms and reprocess experiences.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- FloridaLicense SW14285
- North CarolinaLicense C014000