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You may be in the right place if you’re experiencing: Patterns of relational miscommunication, emotional/physical disconnection, and/or repetitive negative cycles and ongoing non-productive conflict Pervasive feelings of anxiety and/or burnout A wish to understand yourself and/or your partner more clearly and in greater depth The sense that your past is negatively impacting your wellbeing, but not feeling quite sure how Overwhelm/activation and the wish to respond from a place of more self- regulated choice The desire to feel more confidant, connected, and alive in your self/relationships A longing to breathe deeply and feel increased ease, relaxation, creativity, and personal agency Therapy can help, and we’ll do it together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/25726554-ed6d-4b9b-9502-5b0cb2179cda/IMG_1801.jpeg Home - Hello! I’m Alexis. My focus is on providing warm, effective, culturally sensitive, neurodivergent- affirming, and trauma- informed therapy for couples and individual adults. I specialize in: Neurodiverse couples in which one or both partners are neurodivergent Couples experiencing relational challenges including betrayal, parenting differences, family issues, and/or intimacy concerns Late diagnosed neurodivergence High pressure careers/Midlife transitions Body image concerns/disordered eating HSP (Highly Sensitive People) Creative blocks/Creative careers Questions around identity Anxiety Trauma https://www.alexisscarboroughtherapy.com/about daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/4492ae6a-1063-4c5a-93ba-25dc31b090b2/IMG_6812.jpeg About - My Therapeutic Style: Integrative and Neurodivergent-Affirming My therapeutic style is warm, accepting, engaged, and respectful. Using an integrative counseling method, we’ll work with various therapeutic styles as appropriate for your preferences, values, and needs. I often utilize contemporary attachment -based psychodynamic therapy as a bedrock for our work together as it addresses your lifelong emotional experiences and engrained relational patterns. We may also use methods from Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Intimacy From The Inside Out (IFIO- IFS for couples), Narrative Therapy, or Healing Toxic Shame, all of which are non-pathologizing modalities that work from a place of collaborative curiosity, self- understanding, and compassionate attunement. Additionally, we may utilize breath-work, mindfulness, and other complementary therapeutic methods to address your immediate concerns while fostering your current goals and future dreams. I am trauma- informed and neurodivergent- affirming, and we will proceed at a pace that is comfortable for your nervous system. Our work together is person- centered, so you’re always the expert on you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1708572487595-27QUOI09103A2NVFJHHA/GettyImages-1158413597.jpg About - My Education and Clinical Training I hold an MS in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University of California, and completed my practicum at Dominican’s University Counseling Services (UCS) with Diane Suffridge, Ph.D. During my time at UCS, I was trained in psychodynamic/control mastery theory, contemporary psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and CBT, with an emphasis on compassionate and trauma- informed care. I also hold an MA in Art History with a focus on gender and women. My BA is from UC Berkeley, where I studied Studio Art and Costume Design. I am a 150-hour certified vinyasa yoga instructor and have spent over 30 years practicing mindfulness, meditation, and breath-work. In addition, I am a 30-hour trained crisis and suicide prevention counselor. I currently work in a group practice called de la Rosa Psychotherapists, where I focus on couples and individual adults. In this practice I have trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems), IFIO (Intimacy From The Inside Out- IFS for couples), Healing Toxic Shame, and Emotionally Focused (EFT) modalities. I have also completed trainings in Jungian Depth Psychology. I have worked clinically with clients from a wide range of religious, spiritual, professional, cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds, as well as working with many clients from communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, first generation individuals/college students, students shifting from high school to college, student athletes, clients with eating disorders and/or OCD, late diagnosed neurodivergent individuals, neurodivergent individuals/couples, and couples experiencing betrayal, family concerns, and/or intimacy issues. I have worked with clients ages 17 to 82, and enjoy working with folks in various stages of their life journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/f7c3a78b-76ce-421a-9e11-388278ad2bfc/Armstrong+Woods+IMG_7611.jpg About - My Background I was born and raised in Sonoma County, on the unceded ancestral land of the Coast Miwok, Pomo, and Wappo people. I grew up in the West County, with the fortune of playing in its lush forest creeks, tall redwoods, open meadows, and blooming apple orchards. While I loved living in the country as a child, as an emerging adult I craved an urban experience and went to school at UC Berkeley. I also lived in San Francisco for many years, where I worked as a creative executive in its vibrant urban environment. Ultimately though, Sonoma County has my heart and I happily returned here in the early 2000s. I have always been deeply interested in the human condition and studied this topic extensively through my early work in studio art and art history. Training to teach yoga after many years of practice furthered my understanding of how our body and mind are interwoven and how their relationship impacts our wellbeing. Over the years my focus revealed itself to be connection, communication, self-expression, and authentic self-understanding. This led me to study the art and science of psychotherapy, a synthesis of all the topics I treasure. I’m passionate about psychology, visual art, writing, music, plants, trees, movement, and my family and friends. 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We can change that! You may feel physical pain when you experience anxiety, and this is not uncommon. You may have tightness in your body, such as in your jaw, neck, or shoulders. You might have difficulty breathing freely. In addition to these uncomfortable physical sensations, you may have racing thoughts, pervasive worry, and a sense of never-ending dread. You may find sleep elusive. All of this can be exhausting, frightening, and isolating. Anxiety is a beast, and your experience is valid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1708490735313-YVK9EZ6WC0FXICOTZK6P/image-asset.jpeg Specialty Page 2 - Working with Anxiety If it feels right to you, we’ll begin by addressing your immediate symptoms so you have a game plan for when anxiety shows up. We’ll work to connect with your emotions and listen to how your body speaks to you through worry. We’ll strive to understand how parts of your mind might have naturally adapted to protect themselves in ways that manifest as anxiety and that may no longer be useful to you. We may use mindfulness and breath-work techniques to calm your anxiety initially, if this feels comfortable. Our work together will always be trauma-informed, and the pace will be yours. You can feel better, and we’ll do it together! https://www.alexisscarboroughtherapy.com/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2024-02-24 https://www.alexisscarboroughtherapy.com/home-2 daily 0.75 2024-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1708624706288-QZFVE72NMFYAB4F07MQ6/GettyImages-1021130096.jpg Home 2 - Welcome! Are you experiencing frustrating patterns of relational conflict? Do you have pervasive feelings of internal constriction, worry, and dread? Do you want to understand yourself and your choices more clearly and in greater depth? Perhaps you sense that your past is negatively impacting your current well-being, but you aren't quite sure how. One thing is certain: you want to feel better. You may want to feel more confidant, more connected, and more alive in your intimate relationships and at work. You may long to breathe deeply and move through your days with increased ease, relaxation, and a stronger sense of creativity and personal agency. Therapy can help, and we can do it together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1706550092264-CXHH79QGW39N05H2GARN/AdobeStock_180539086.jpeg Home 2 - Working with me Hello! I’m Alexis (she/her). I’m a warm, empathic, and engaged therapist offering support for couples and individuals. Each person’s experience is distinct, and our work together will fit your specific needs. I use an integrative method, meaning we’ll work with various styles as therapeutically appropriate. I often utilize contemporary attachment-based psychodynamic therapy as a scaffolding as it addresses your lifelong emotional experiences and relational patterns. We may also use EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) or Internal Family Systems (IFS), both of which are non-pathologizing modalities that come from a place of curiosity, self-understanding, and compassionate attunement. In addition, we may use mindfulness, breath-work, and other complimentary therapeutic methods to address your immediate concerns while fostering your current goals and future dreams. Our work together is person-centered, so while I am with you each step of the way, you are always the expert on you. https://www.alexisscarboroughtherapy.com/services-1 daily 0.75 2024-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1706550086269-E0CW2719AI6MZ1Z486F9/AdobeStock_201007099.jpg Services (Copy) - When was the last time you invested in you? 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Integer posuere erat a ante venenatis dapibus posuere velit aliquet. https://www.alexisscarboroughtherapy.com/terms-conditions daily 0.75 2024-02-24 https://www.alexisscarboroughtherapy.com/specialty-page daily 0.75 2024-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1707100474053-RRJ3PUSYP2IA2QCBY4J8/gettyimages-1325204606-612x612.jpg Specialty Page - Integrative individual therapy There is no singular approach when it comes to integrative therapy. We will utilize the tools and methods best suited to your personality and your needs to most effectively reach your desired outcome. We will likely work with contemporary attachment- based psychodynamic therapy as a foundation, accompanied by other appropriate complimentary methods, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness, and EFIT (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy). If you have questions about any of this, please don’t hesitate to ask when we connect for your free 20 minute consultation. I look forward to meeting you and hearing about what brings you to counseling! https://www.alexisscarboroughtherapy.com/services daily 0.75 2026-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1708567685674-OZT4GLHMVTK768ZY1AP0/GettyImages-697091452.jpg Services - Couples Therapy Are you struggling with your relationship? Do you and your partner go around and around in the same non-productive dance? Maybe you feel a general loss/lack of connection, or that your intimate life isn’t what you’d like it to be… but you aren’t quite sure how to change this. Perhaps you’d like to feel deeper relational connection and compassion. Maybe one or both of you are neurodivergent and you need support navigating this. Perhaps you aren’t sure where your relationship is going, and this feels scary. Wherever you are relationally, I’ll meet you with empathy and respect. Together we can explore your patterns and work to understand what your relationship needs and how to best facilitate these shifts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1708556059982-3Z3K949W8C63G982JQN5/image-asset.jpeg Services - Individual Counseling for Adults Are you feeling frustrated, burned out, or just plain stuck? Do you have concerns about your life and how you feel relationally, creatively, or emotionally? Are you an adult who has recently learned that you’re neurodivergent? Individual therapy is a wonderful place to explore what’s happening for you in the moment, as well as looking at how your history may be impacting your current daily life and relationships. Together we can sort through your experiences, process your challenges, and build on your strengths in order to heal shame, cultivate deeper self-knowledge, gain self-compassion, and increase your ability to live your life in an connected, fulfilled, and authentic manner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1708639329833-XDPLLHV3NIB557YNTJ7N/GettyImages-1407270841.jpg Services - Counseling for Anxiety Do you feel like anxiety has a hold on you? Do you find that your life is often limited due to pervasive worry, fears, and a constant, nagging sense of “what if”? Are you stuck in a discouraging pattern of perfectionism where nothing you do feels good enough? Anxiety can cause extreme physical, psychological, and emotional discomfort and distress. The good news is that we can work together to figure out what your anxiety is up to…and how we can understand, manage, and tame it. Anxiety doesn’t have to be in charge, and we can foster change together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1708625967372-KQ6A49T5H0SDQX74UJUH/image-asset.jpeg Services - Counseling for Disordered Eating Does it seem like food is running your life? Do you wish you had more freedom but somehow you feel locked into a rigid system of eating patterns and/or exercise habits? Are you finding yourself more and more isolated and scared, but not sure what to do to change this….or if you even want to change it? As an eating disorder survivor, I can deeply empathize with the complexities this may bring up for you. I also know that life with disordered eating is tough and can lead to grave consequences. It doesn’t have to continue to be this way. You can work towards more freedom, choice, happiness, and peace. 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Pellentesque ornare sem lacinia quam venenatis vestibulum. Nullam I’d dolor I’d nibh ultricies vehicula ut I’d elit. Sed posuere consectetur est at lobortis. Nulla vitae elit libero, a pharetra augue. Integer posuere erat a ante venenatis dapibus posuere velit aliquet. Aenean eu leo quam. Pellentesque ornare sem lacinia quam venenatis vestibulum. Nullam I’d dolor I’d nibh ultricies vehicula ut I’d elit. Sed posuere consectetur est at lobortis. https://www.alexisscarboroughtherapy.com/404-page-1 daily 0.75 2024-01-29 https://www.alexisscarboroughtherapy.com/information daily 0.75 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1708575464768-AVGVHRJCPNT9H0ZD5Q1B/GettyImages-1367853839.jpg Information & FAQs - A few words about investing in therapy You may wonder if therapy is worth the investment. Many people don’t think they deserve to dedicate resources to caring for themselves or to working with their partners in therapy. You may feel that you should be able to figure things out on your own. However, it’s often tough to navigate life’s individual and relational challenges by yourself. Therapy repeatedly proves itself to be one of the most valuable investments you can make in yourself, your relationship, and in your teen. When we come from a place of self-understanding, emotional attunement, and personal agency, we meet our partners, sexuality, creative life, career, and family challenges with energy and compassion. 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I honor and respect relationships of all sorts and enjoy working with relationships of all configurations. Whether you’re a dyad, parents in a blended family, interested in shifting your relational agreements, or just plain curious about how your relationship might be the most fulfilling, I am here to support you and your loved ones. While sex can sometimes be a sensitive issue to broach in relationships, this is also a safe, accepting, and nonjudgemental space in which to explore sexual wellbeing and any concerns you may have about your own sexuality, sexual experiences, and/or sex in your relationship. This could include topics such as infidelity or betrayal, desire discrepancy, orgasm concerns, sexual trauma, and much more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1773610652018-F6V74MXJXJAUT5ZAEZLF/GettyImages-1227596048.jpg Specialty Page 3 - Struggling in relationships is not uncommon, and therapy can help! Relationship struggles are often fueled by attachment-based cycles and patterns which may undermine the secure connection you yearn for in a partnership. You may find that relational escalation occurs frequently and that it can be challenging to shift this pattern. It may be that one of you becomes blaming while the other shuts down, that you both shut down, or that you both become angry. These are common patterns that are often addressed in relationship therapy. While it may not always be easy, these patterns can be shifted so that everyone feels a deeper sense of understanding and unity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1708568156418-MJFM13AIV4AH6JTI8HAK/GettyImages-1070105210.jpg Specialty Page 3 - What’s your approach to relationship counseling? In our sessions we’ll work with an integrative therapeutic approach, meaning that we’ll use complimentary models that best suit your preference, situation, and needs. For relationship counseling I often utilize EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and IFIO (IFS for couples), which are both non-pathologizing and non-blaming modalities. These methods allow us to learn about your relational patterns, consider how these patterns may or may not serve your current relationship, and work to re-engage, soften, and shift them in order to increase your emotional connection and intimacy. Things can feel better, and we’ll get there together! https://www.alexisscarboroughtherapy.com/specialty-page-4 daily 0.75 2024-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1708907911113-UK874VJI6VSW21D78Z2S/GettyImages-1330001133.jpg Specialty Page 4 - What if I have an eating disorder? If you feel that you may be experiencing an eating disorder, the most important thing you can do is seek support, and know that you’re not alone. If you’re reading this right now, you’re already on the right path…and that’s wonderful! I’ll work with you from a place of care, respect, and non-judgement. While it often seems that eating disorders are about body image, they’re often about much more than that. Together we can work in a safe environment to explore your experiences and better understand how the parts of your eating disorder developed, how they serve and don’t serve you, and what might help you to move towards your desired change. You deserve a fulfilling life and you can get there, one step at a time. We’ll do it together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7e32a629ff771b03c8137/1708568291370-6YAWEGJLQN3TIW5XXPL4/GettyImages-1154691900.jpg Specialty Page 4 - How will we work with disordered eating? While there are many ways of working with disordered eating, and we’ll always use an integrative approach, IFS can be very useful in this area. IFS is a non-blaming and non-shaming therapeutic modality that is empirically supported and often used to help people understand and work through disordered eating. IFS posits that our minds are smart and adaptive, and that we have many different parts of ourselves that simultaneously play different roles. You may have had the sense that while one part of you feels one way, another part might feel another way. That’s the idea. Through IFS it is possible to work with the protective parts of yourself, often engaged in the eating habits, to find more internal security, self-compassion, and safety. In this manner, you may begin to feel an overall increased sense of liberation and personal choice when it comes to caring for your precious self. Let’s talk! https://www.alexisscarboroughtherapy.com/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2024-02-20