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Alexis Jamshidi

Alexis Jamshidi, LCSW

Therapist in California

Calm, practical therapy for life transitions

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  • Client-centered focus
  • CBT tools
  • Goal oriented

About Alexis

Alexis Jamshidi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She uses clear, down-to-earth language to help people name problems and take small steps toward change. Alexis emphasizes communication skills, self-worth, and coping during life transitions like parenting or job changes.

She draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person's needs and priorities. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Narrative and solution-focused ideas help people reframe difficult stories and set achievable goals.

Alexis has six years of clinical experience working with people facing grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, infertility frustrations, and issues around commitment and infidelity. Her work includes attention to family of origin issues and communication problems that affect daily life.

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions tend to focus on small, concrete steps like communication practice, coping strategies for anxiety, and problem-solving for parenting stress. Alexis helps clients track progress and adjust plans when needed.

Sessions are conducted in English. She practices in California and brings awareness of multicultural and immigration-related concerns into her work. Before starting, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Alexis commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered work means conversations are led by the client's priorities, with the therapist offering reflection and support so people can find their own answers. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and involve trying small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the best approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most useful for their goals, adjusting plans as progress is made. The therapist and client review what’s working and try different strategies if needed.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as fitting a brief check-in into a work break or avoiding travel time to an office. It can also allow someone to choose a quieter setting, use phone-only options when preferred, or schedule more consistent sessions during times of transition. Ask about current session options when you reach out to schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alexis help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and related issues such as caregiver stress and intimacy concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, using client-centered conversations and practical exercises to set goals and try new behaviors.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life transitions and emotional concerns.

What credentials and where does she practice?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session arrangements and cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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