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Alexis Kirkendall, LCSW

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Alexis

Alexis Kirkendall is an LCSW practicing in Arizona with 17 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings a warm, engaging presence to sessions and centers respect and dignity in her work. Alexis adapts her approach to each person, drawing from therapies such as Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other evidence-informed methods to address complex emotional and relational patterns.

Clients encounter a practitioner who combines practical skills with an invitation to explore internal dynamics and relational histories. Alexis pays attention to family of origin themes, attachment issues, and multicultural or immigration-related stressors, and she also works with concerns like adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination.

Her bilingual ability in English and Spanish expands access for Spanish speakers in Arizona. Alexis creates individualized plans that reflect each client’s needs and goals while offering steady guidance through difficult transitions.

Integrating therapeutic approaches in online care



Internal Family Systems is a compassionate, parts-based approach that helps people understand and relate to the different aspects of themselves, which can be especially useful for trauma, self-criticism, and complex emotional patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and aims to strengthen supported relational patterns, making it helpful for relationship and family concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can explore goals at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and may blend techniques as appropriate. This means treatment plans can evolve as trust grows and priorities change.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access consistent support without rearranging their entire day. These formats make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to choose the way of connecting that feels most comfortable for individual circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alexis commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is engaging and client-centered, and she integrates methods such as Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working with individuals and families on a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Arizona with license number AZ LCSW 16877.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are available in English and Spanish, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English, Spanish