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Alexis Jamshidi

Alexis Jamshidi, LCSW

Therapist in California

Supportive LCSW for life transitions

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6 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Self esteem focus
  • Practical strategies
  • Culturally aware care

About Alexis

Alexis Jamshidi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. She centers therapy on the person in front of her and aims to help people build self-esteem and better communication skills. Her style is practical and collaborative, with attention to life transitions and everyday pressures.

Alexis uses straightforward tools to address things like workplace stress, identity questions, and grief. She often helps clients untangle family of origin issues, parenting stress, and situations involving immigration or cultural conflict. Sessions emphasize clear goals and manageable steps that fit into a person’s life.

Her background includes six years of clinical practice working with adults facing major changes such as pregnancy, divorce, and caregiving responsibilities. Alexis brings a perspective shaped by cultural awareness and attention to how relationships affect emotional well-being. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and offers alternative ways to try.

In therapy she blends approaches to match a person’s needs, drawing on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and solution-focused strategies. Together with each person she sets priorities and tracks progress over time. The aim is steady improvement in mood, confidence, and everyday functioning.

People seeking support for intimacy concerns, forgiveness work, or coping after trauma can expect a calm, respectful approach. Alexis frames sessions around achievable change and clearer communication rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and making online therapy work

Alexis commonly uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following each person’s concerns so sessions reflect what matters most to them. This approach helps when someone needs space to process emotions and build self-understanding.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, a method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that gets in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alexis collaborates with each person to choose which methods to try and adjusts strategies based on progress, goals, and personal preferences. Therapy is framed as a joint effort to test changes and track what helps.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since current options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use practical exercises, goal tracking, and homework that translate well to remote sessions, helping people move toward clearer communication and stronger self-esteem without requiring major disruptions to daily life.

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 address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting stress, grief, trauma and self-esteem challenges among other issues.

How would you describe Alexis's therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, using practical tools to set goals and try new behaviors.

What experience does Alexis bring to sessions?

Alexis has six years of clinical experience working with adults through major life changes like pregnancy, divorce, caregiving, and workplace stress.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported in therapy?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does Alexis work with international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin a therapy relationship with Alexis?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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