Clinicians who offer sliding scale payment structures may offer lower or reduced fees based on an individual's ability to pay. Please contact this clinician for more details regarding their fees or sliding scale policy.My Approach to Helping
Congratulations on taking this first step toward becoming a healthier version of yourself and living the best life possible. My name is Janis Alexa Smith (I go by Alexa), LMFT and I understand that life is sometimes tough, and when you are trying to cope with anxiety, depression, heartbreak, and relationship struggles, this can feel overwhelming. In this season of life, you don't have to be alone, and I can help you with those feelings because I am a therapist who has experience in helping others with what you may be facing right now. There is hope, and you can start your new journey for real and lasting change today.
My approach to your difficulties is one of non-judgment, empathy, respect, and understanding. We will work collaboratively in a flexible partnership to identify treatment goals and expectations, focusing on what matters to you most. My therapeutic approach stems from psychodynamic, person-centered, attachment, and family-systems styles, working to break the cycles you may be stuck in using insight, humor (when appropriate), and creativity. I am trained in various modalities because I believe that in therapy, there is no �one size fits all�, and as I will tell you, we can "snorkel" (deal with surface, every day problems, collaborating on practical solutions) or "scuba dive" ( getting down to the root of the problem). If no one has told you today, you are worth it. Things can get better. I encourage you to take that first step toward healing.