At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 098194
- NPI
- 1821648874
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Focus on motivation
- Practical coping skills
- Respectful and direct
About Alexis
Alexis Putnam is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and issues related to LGBT identity. She focuses on building confidence and motivation so clients can make practical changes. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at making the first steps toward a clearer, more satisfying life feel possible.
Alexis tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to support motivation and direction. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.
Her work includes attention to trauma and abuse, panic and post-traumatic stress, and challenges around body image, sexuality, and gender dysphoria. She also addresses isolation, life purpose, and the stresses that come with blended family dynamics and fertility concerns. Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with an emphasis on small, manageable steps.
After seven years in practice as an LCSW in New York, Alexis blends evidence-informed methods with a respectful, patient stance. She aims to listen carefully and offer tools that fit each person’s life. The result is a plan that feels realistic and tailored, not one-size-fits-all.
People working with her can expect clear discussion about goals, collaborative planning, and support for building confidence. She encourages clients to try changes, review progress, and adjust plans as needed.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Alexis often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and to build internal reasons for change. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and strengthening motivation in small steps.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought that fuel anxiety or low mood and then try different, practical strategies. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support clearer thinking during stressful moments.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alexis will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together the client and therapist will try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps in real life.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It can also allow for steady momentum between appointments as practical skills are tried out in daily routines. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Blended family issuesBody imageFertility issuesGender dysphoriaIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alexis commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and issues related to LGBT identity. Additional focus areas include trauma, body image, panic, and life purpose.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is respectful and direct, aiming for short-term, practical steps. She uses conversation to build motivation and trial changes that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working as a clinician. That experience includes supporting people through trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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