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- Stress and anxiety
- Body image concerns
- Postpartum depression
About Alexis
LCSW in New York with 10 years of experience, Alexis Trainor Hourihan focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She works with people facing mood disorders, body image concerns, panic attacks, postpartum depression, women's issues, and young adult issues. Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical coping skills.
Alexis frames therapy as a conversation about what is happening now and what feels hard. She invites clients to describe specific moments that are causing distress and then tries out small strategies they can use between sessions. The work blends talk with concrete tools aimed at reducing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes a decade of clinical social work in New York. She uses that experience to recognize common patterns in mood and anxiety and to match interventions to each person's situation. Alexis pays particular attention to stress related to life changes and to the challenges that follow childbirth.
In sessions she addresses panic attacks by helping people notice physical signs and learn short-term techniques to reduce intensity. For body image and self-esteem concerns she focuses on shifting self-talk and practicing alternative behaviors in real situations. These are practical, step-by-step efforts rather than abstract ideas.
People who choose her can expect steady, goal-oriented work. She checks in on what helps and adapts plans as needed. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching and scheduling steps so they can book an initial appointment.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Alexis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, teachable skills. One approach emphasizes learning short-term techniques to manage panic and anxiety by noticing bodily cues and practicing breathing or grounding exercises. Another approach targets mood and self-esteem by addressing negative self-talk and testing small behavioral changes to see what improves daily mood.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss different techniques, try them in session, and adjust based on what the client finds helpful. The aim is to find practical tools that fit the client's goals and daily routine rather than adhering to a single method.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It also lets people use shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video when that better fits their day. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt exercises and homework to work well over remote sessions, keeping the focus on skills that can be practiced between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, and also addresses panic, body image, postpartum depression, and women's and young adult issues.
What is her therapy style?
Therapy is collaborative and practical. She combines conversation with concrete coping strategies to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in clinical social work in New York.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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