Alexis Kirkendall , LCSW

Alexis Kirkendall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Arizona with 17 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, childhood and complex trauma, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, and issues related to self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Alexis brings an engaging and inviting therapeutic style that centers dignity and respect. She draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches - including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy - and adapts techniques to meet the distinct needs of each person or family. Her practice also addresses themes such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment and family of origin issues, blended family dynamics, fatherhood concerns, immigration and multicultural matters, pregnancy and childbirth, and self-harm.

Sessions and treatment plans are tailored to individual goals and circumstances, with attention to practical skills and relational patterns. Alexis provides therapy in both English and Spanish and emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and the respectful treatment of every person she works with.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Alexis often draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional patterns; this approach can be especially helpful for family dynamics, adoption and foster care concerns, and attachment difficulties. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person's experience to promote self-awareness and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key method in her practice - it focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, anger, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alexis works collaboratively with people and families to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps shape personalized treatment plans that address both short-term concerns and longer-term growth.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different routines and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, manage caregiving or work responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.