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Alexis Tyson, LMFT
Texas
LMFT - Anxiety and Addiction Focus
See online therapy options- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction and trauma
- Values-based work
About Alexis
Alexis Tyson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, and she helps people address the patterns that make daily life harder.
She starts by helping clients notice unhelpful thoughts, habits, and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions are collaborative - she works with people to set clear, practical goals and to try concrete strategies that can reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
Her approach mixes cognitive behavior ideas with humanistic and existential perspectives. That means sessions include exploring current thinking patterns alongside personal values and what matters most to the client. She also uses client-centered techniques to keep conversations focused on the person in front of her rather than rigid protocols.
Alexis draws on a range of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. In practice this looks like identifying thinking traps, testing new behaviors, clarifying values, and working through difficult emotions tied to relationships or past events.
She has worked with concerns beyond anxiety and depression, including relationship issues, bipolar mood concerns, grief, intimacy-related problems, parenting stress, and substance-related problems. Her background also includes work on veteran and armed forces issues and sexual assault and abuse, which informs how she approaches trauma-related care.
People who prefer a straightforward, problem-solving focus combined with attention to personal meaning often report this style fits their needs. Before scheduling, confirm current session options and practical details directly through the booking flow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Alexis uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small changes in behavior to see what helps. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress because it breaks problems into clear parts that can be worked on one at a time.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify personal values and teach skills for staying present with difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Client-centered methods shape the pace of sessions by centering the client's perspective and preferences in each conversation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adapt the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process helps keep sessions focused and practical.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her during the matching and scheduling steps about session length, frequency, and any practical needs so you can plan how therapy will fit into daily life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, grief, and related issues such as self-esteem and anger.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using concrete strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and habits while also looking at personal values and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addiction, anxiety, and mood issues.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Texas and California, and she practices from Texas.
In which language are sessions offered?
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 sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; check the booking flow for exact pricing where you live.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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