Welcome! I’m So Glad You’re Here.
Hi, I’m Alexa. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-CP) in South Carolina, I am here to help women and teen girls who are completely exhausted from constant anxiety, perfectionism, and overwhelm.
I do this work because I truly get it. I love helping my clients realize they aren't "crazy"—they are just carrying a ton of stress. You don't have to show up perfectly here. I meet you with a warm, approachable style that makes it easy to be yourself and talk about what is actually going on.
My Therapy Style
Therapy with me is conversational, down-to-earth, and completely non-judgmental. I love to bring ease and natural humor into our sessions, making hard conversations feel a lot less intimidating.
At the same time, I am not afraid of the heavy stuff. My room is a safe, steady space designed to hold your biggest, most overwhelming emotions. I am deeply invested in my clients and am always in your corner, encouraging you and giving you the tools to build a life that feels lighter.
My Professional Background & Clinical Training
Education & Experience
Degrees: B.S. in Psychology (Furman University) & Master of Social Work (University of South Carolina).
Clinical Practice: Exclusively practicing as a therapist since 2019, specializing in trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Prior Expertise: Years navigating high-stress, complex family dynamics within pediatric offices, Child Protective Services (CPS), and an adoption agency.
Advanced Specialty Certifications
EMDR (EMDRIA Trained): To safely process and heal from trauma.
TF-CBT (Project BEST Certified via MUSC): Focused trauma therapy for deep healing.
PCIT (PCIT International Certified): Specialized parent-child behavioral coaching.
CBT (Advanced Training): Targeted strategies for anxiety and stress management.
Areas of Deep Expertise
Therapy for Women in Their 20s & 30s
The Focus: Navigating the real, heavy anxiety and stress of daily life adulting, relationships, career pressures, family tensions, parenting, and the painful reality of things not working out like you hoped. We target the exact symptoms that leave you running on empty: constant worry, overwhelm, and feeling frantic or panicked. If you are completely exhausted from being stuck in your own head, being mean to yourself, and experiencing a total difficulty making decisions, I am here to help you unpack it.
The Goal: You will learn to quiet that harsh inner critic, ease the frantic panic, and stop overthinking every single move. Together, we will get you out of your head, help you set firm boundaries, and give you the tools to handle the heavy mental load of daily adulting with deep, genuine confidence and clarity.
Therapy for Teen Girls
The Focus: Navigating the intense anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem that comes with being a teen today. We focus on the heavy pressure cooker of school, competitive sports, after-school jobs, and friend drama, along with the non-stop mental toll of social media, relationship stress, and strained communication with parents. If your teen is trapped in a loop of chronic overthinking, feeling insecure, and trying to look perfect while secretly feeling completely overwhelmed, this is her space.
The Goal: Your teen will gain tangible tools to manage overwhelming worry and stop panic attacks from ruling her life. She will learn how to log off the digital noise, build genuine self-confidence, and feel safe and comfortable unpacking her heaviest emotions so she can actually enjoy her life.
Trauma Therapy & Resolution
The Focus: Healing from the deeply rooted anxiety and stress left behind by past childhood trauma, a history of toxic relationships, or unexpected traumatic events that leave your mind unable to shut off. We target the long-term impact of chronic stress and trauma—like feeling on edge, emotional exhaustion, and that constant, heavy feeling that you are never truly safe or relaxed.
The Goal: You will be able to finally let your guard down through specialized, trauma-informed therapy designed to process the painful memories keeping you stuck. Together, we will work on nervous system regulation to relieve the physical symptoms of chronic stress so you can release the tension held in your body, break free from survival mode, and finally feel safe again.