Alexa Argianas
LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Motivation-focused, practical therapy for change
Continue with AlexaAt a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- License
- LCSW, Colorado / CSW.09927617
- NPI
- 1588332407
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational conversations
- Skill building
- Goal focused
About Alexa
Alexa Argianas is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on Motivational Interviewing alongside practical, skills-based strategies. She uses clear, goal-focused conversations to help people notice what matters to them and take steps toward change. Alexa explains things plainly and works side-by-side with clients to set realistic goals.
She has eight years of experience and has worked extensively with survivors of childhood sexual abuse and human trafficking. Alexa blends cognitive behavioral techniques with emotion regulation skills and attachment-informed thinking. This helps people break down overwhelming thoughts and practice new ways of coping.
Alexa often helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and life transitions. She also supports people struggling with family of origin issues, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, and post-traumatic stress. Her approach includes strategies drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to match each person’s needs.
Her clinical background includes work with teenagers and adults, and she uses her CSW credential to navigate internal and external resources when those supports are needed. Sessions focus on building skills, increasing self-awareness, and creating achievable plans for change. Alexa encourages a partnership where clients lead and she offers structure and accountability.
People who meet with her can expect straightforward guidance, practical tools, and a focus on measurable steps toward their goals. She invites clients to identify the most important changes and to work together on a plan to reach them.
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How Alexa’s approaches translate to online work
Alexa draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want and find internal reasons to change; this involves open questions, reflective listening, and building small, doable steps. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and safety in connections, helping people notice patterns from earlier relationships and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses concrete exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alexa will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made. The work is shared and goal-oriented, with regular check-ins to see what is helping.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break or audio-only meetings when video is impractical. It also lets people continue therapy from different locations without needing travel time. Alexa uses her clinical approaches to adapt exercises and skill practice so they can work in an online setting. -
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
8+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alexa commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, parenting strain, and related issues like codependency and attachment problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using Motivational Interviewing to enhance motivation and goal-directed methods to teach coping skills and behavior changes.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
Alexa has eight years of clinical experience and has worked extensively with survivors of childhood sexual abuse and human trafficking.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as LCSW and CSW and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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