she/her

Alexis MerloLMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Cigna/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Challenging, Direct, Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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Focus areas

ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Depression, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use

Experienced with

Neurodivergence, Students

Years of Experience

5+

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I know that it can be uncomfortable putting yourself out there and I just wanted to say, you came to the right place.

License number

#111718

Therapy style

My therapeutic approach is empathetic, client-centered, and strength-based. I like meeting the clients where they are and assessing any other skills that need to be implemented. I use a direct, gentle confrontation approach by holding my clients accountable to help promote growth and help guide them to find their voice. If this is your first time in therapy, I know that it can be uncomfortable putting yourself out there and I just wanted to say, you came to the right place. It is a huge step to be able to advocate for yourself and acknowledge the fact that you may need some support in areas of your life.

Approaches

  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology, Antioch University

Interests

I enjoy playing soccer, doing yoga, puzzles, reading, and spending time with my family and my 2 dogs.