she/her
Alexis Merlo
LMFT
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
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+
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
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.