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Alexis Tyson

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Alexis Tyson, LMFT

Texas

LMFT in Texas - Anger and Trauma support

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Key details

  • CredentialsLMFT
  • LicenseLMFT, California / 123304; LMFT, Texas / 204059
  • NPI1588946255
  • Experience9 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationTexas

About

  • Anger management strategies
  • Trauma and addiction
  • CBT and ACT methods

About Alexis

Alexis Tyson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems that affect day-to-day life, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and anger. Alexis focuses on helping people identify habits and beliefs that get in the way and then change them through practical work in sessions.

She approaches therapy collaboratively. Sessions are a place to talk through what is happening now and try out different ways of responding. Alexis uses methods drawn from client-centered work and cognitive behavior approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns and test alternatives.

Her practice includes attention to relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, and issues that arise after sexual assault or military service. She also supports people facing bipolar mood shifts, career stress, and questions tied to LGBT identity. The emphasis is on concrete steps clients can take between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve functioning.

In sessions she combines narrative ideas with emotion-focused tools to name feelings and the stories that keep them stuck. That mix aims to make anger and other strong emotions easier to understand and manage. Alexis encourages clients to set clear goals and track small changes over time.

To begin she asks people to describe current struggles and priorities. From there she and the client decide which tools to use and what early goals look like. This keeps the work focused and practical while still attending to underlying patterns.

How sessions work

How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting ruled by them and then commit to actions that matter. It can be useful for reducing the impact of anger and anxiety on daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and practicing new responses. CBT often helps with anger, stress, and depression by teaching concrete skills. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so the client can find their own solutions and take responsibility for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and shifting course if something does not fit. The process is practical and goal-oriented rather than one-size-fits-all.

The original biography did not list session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter mid-day check-ins, or offering audio-only calls when bandwidth is limited. Working remotely still lets therapists teach skills, process strong feelings, and set homework people can use between sessions.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Veteran and Armed Forces IssuesSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

California, Texas

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with related to anger?

She works with adults on anger alongside related issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, using client-centered conversations plus cognitive behavior approaches to change unhelpful habits and beliefs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in Texas and practices in Texas.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are used?

The original biography did not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I get started if I want to work together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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