Alexis Highsmith, LCSW, FL | Psychotherapist

About Alexis Highsmith

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Peer Relationship Struggles

Women's Issues Therapy

Anxiety

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Women's Mental Health Issues

Depression

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Coaching

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Alexis Highsmith

Are you struggling with feeling worried or depressed? Are you experiencing difficulty focusing or coping with life situations? Congratulations on taking the steps to improve your mental health. I feel that it is important to have your voice heard, and I am here to provide a safe space just for that. I have worked as a therapist for the past 16 years with individuals and families. My goal is to help you reach for personal therapy goals. My approach I will utilize individual and family sessions to address your personal goals. Together, we will formulate a plan of care to target specific areas and help you to see your progress. I am offering telehealth services, which contribute to easier access to sessions. My focus I currently provide individual services to children, adolescents, and adults. I primarily work with individuals who experience feelings of sadness, anxiety, and a history of traumatic experiences, as well as periods of adjustment. My communication style I strive to provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself freely with confidentiality. I am an active listener, and I provide empathetic understanding to assist with processing events and events. My journey to mental healthcare As a child of a social worker, I learned early in life to find meaning in helpful others. I began as volunteer in high school as a peer counselor and also worked with foster children outside of school. I began my career in case management and found that I wanted to do deeper work with clients as mental health challenges would present in most cases. I began providing therapy in 2009 and I definitely believe that I am following my passion. My goals for you I believe that the you are the expert on your life and we will work together to achieve your personal goals while processing emotions and events while building healthier ways of coping.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Florida

Education and training

Florida A&M University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1598177040

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What practice does Alexis Highsmith work with?

Alexis Highsmith works with Rula Health - Florida.

What are common reasons for patients to see Alexis Highsmith?

Alexis Highsmith frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alexis Highsmith on their profile.