- Person-centered focus
- Practical tools
- Trauma aware
About Alexis
Alexis Jamshidi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California. She centers therapy on the person in front of her, helping them untangle stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Alexis aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on practical change.
She uses clear, person-focused methods to help people manage life transitions and work through grief and trauma. Conversations often include building healthier communication, increasing self-esteem, and addressing intimacy-related or parenting stress. Alexis pays attention to how cultural background and immigration experiences shape feelings and choices.
Her style blends problem-solving with exploration. That means looking at current patterns, testing small adjustments, and honoring personal history. She draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and narrative ideas to shift unhelpful thoughts and reframe difficult stories.
Over six years of practice, she has supported people facing workplace strain, caregiver burnout, fertility concerns, and major life changes. Her work includes attention to anger, control issues, and the impact of family-of-origin dynamics on present relationships.
Sessions are designed to help clients find workable next steps. Alexis encourages honest discussion and collaborative goal-setting so people can leave with clear ideas to try between meetings.
Therapeutic approaches and what online work can offer
Alexis often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead so they feel heard and understood. This approach helps people clarify values, build self-compassion, and make choices that fit their life.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills to shift unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. Alexis will discuss different options and help shape a plan based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. She works collaboratively so goals and methods change as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling to appointments. It can also support continuity of care during life transitions and help people practice new skills between meetings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alexis commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, as well as grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and practical, blending problem-solving with exploration to help clients make concrete changes.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has six years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, workplace stress, caregiver strain, and complex family dynamics.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.