About Alexis
Alexis Swaby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, mood swings, and challenges related to self-esteem and motivation. Alexis aims to make the first steps toward change feel achievable for people who are ready to try something different.
Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize practical strategies for coping with panic, obsessive worries, and low mood. She also addresses concerns about body image, social anxiety, and building self-love. Alexis pays attention to cultural background and how it affects a person’s experience.
She works with young adults on issues that come with life transitions and identity changes. Her work includes helping people improve communication and face recurring patterns that cause distress. In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practice new skills.
Dialogues are straightforward and focused on small, measurable steps. Clients set goals together with Alexis and track progress over time. People who choose Alexis often want a supportive professional who listens and offers concrete tools.
She balances empathy with clear structure so sessions feel both warm and practical. Her style is collaborative, steady, and goal-oriented.
How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy
Alexis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on teaching practical skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach emphasizes learning coping skills for anxiety and panic - clients practice breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to reduce avoidance. Another approach targets mood and motivation by identifying small, achievable behavioral steps and tracking progress to lift low mood and build momentum.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, daily routine, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then she collaborates with you to pick methods that fit your needs and preferences, adjusting them as you go.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions, handle brief concerns, or schedule quick progress updates. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep regular contact while working toward goals.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English