Alexis Kirkendall, LCSW

Alexis Kirkendall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Arizona with 17 years of clinical experience supporting children, teens, parents, and families. She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, childhood and complex trauma, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Alexis also addresses issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, and multicultural or immigration-related concerns.

Her therapeutic approach is engaging and inviting, grounded in respect and a belief that every person deserves dignity. Alexis draws on evidenced-informed methods such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy, to tailor treatment to each client’s needs. She adapts session structure and treatment planning to fit the unique goals and circumstances of the individual or family.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Alexis partners with clients to navigate parenting concerns, trauma recovery, relationship repair, and life transitions. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies to build coping skills, improve communication, and strengthen relational bonds. When someone is ready to pursue change, Alexis offers steady support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Alexis integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps clients build safer, more secure connections with others. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration - the therapist follows the client’s lead and creates space for individual strengths to emerge. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alexis works collaboratively with each person or family to identify which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts the plan over time as needs change.

Online therapy with Alexis can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access timely support, and practice skills between sessions while working with a licensed professional.