Alexis Kirkendall

LCSW

Arizona

Practical, respectful support for families and individuals

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Arizona / 16877

NPI

1912557133

Experience

17 years

Languages

English, Spanish

Location

Arizona

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational interviewing
   • Bilingual English Spanish
   • 17 years experience

   About Alexis

   Alexis Kirkendall is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also supports individuals dealing with relationship and family struggles, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Alexis speaks English and Spanish and practices in Arizona.

   She keeps sessions warm and inviting. Conversations begin where each person is and move at a practical pace. Alexis uses Motivational Interviewing alongside approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, and solution-focused techniques to meet real everyday needs.

   Her work often focuses on the effects of abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family and family-of-origin concerns, and fatherhood questions. She also addresses immigration-related stress, multicultural concerns, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and worries tied to pregnancy and childbirth.

   In session she helps people set clear goals, try small behavior changes, and talk through painful memories when that feels necessary. Treatment plans are adapted to each person rather than following a fixed script. The tone is respectful and practical, with attention to what will work in the client’s daily life.

   Alexis encourages taking one step at a time. She aims to help people gain coping tools, strengthen relationships, and move toward more stable functioning over time.

2. How therapeutic approaches shape online care

   Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and boosts motivation for practical steps. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change.
   
   Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early connections and how they affect current relationships. It can help people who struggle with trust, closeness, or patterns that repeat across relationships.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding from the person's point of view. The therapist follows the client's pace and priorities, which can make sessions feel less pressured and more collaborative.
   
   Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. From there the plan is adapted so the methods fit the client rather than the other way around.
   
   If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online care can make attending appointments easier on busy days, allow shorter check-ins when that's helpful, and remove travel time so sessions fit more easily into a routine. Ask about scheduling and any practical details when you complete the matching questionnaire.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

   Also works with

   Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harm

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

   Experience

   17+ years

   Listed in

   Arizona

   Languages

   English, Spanish

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Alexis address?

   She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is engaging and inviting, focused on respect and dignity. Sessions are practical and paced to the person's needs.

   What kind of experience does she have?

   She has 17 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns including childhood trauma, complex trauma, and family dynamics.

   Which credentials and location are listed?

   She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Arizona.

   In which languages are sessions offered?

   Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

   Can international clients work with her?

   She is not accepting international clients at this time.

   How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

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

   How do I begin working with Alexis?

   Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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