Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Alexis Trainor Hourihan, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 089854
- NPI
- 1912415225
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Alexis supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Postpartum depression
- Body image concerns
About Alexis
Alexis Trainor Hourihan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with ten years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Alexis also addresses related concerns such as body image, mood disorders, panic attacks, postpartum depression, women's issues, and young adult issues.
She works in a collaborative, person-centered way. Sessions are practical and focused on immediate problems as well as long-term patterns. Clients and she set goals together and develop skills to manage symptoms like panic and low mood.
Alexis pays attention to everyday pressures from work, relationships, and parenthood. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build coping strategies and reduce overwhelm. Conversations include identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new behaviors, and learning short-term tools for acute moments.
She guides discussions about body image, postpartum adjustment, and transitions into adulthood with clear steps and realistic expectations. Session work can include planning concrete changes, rehearsing difficult conversations, and tracking mood and triggers between visits.
People who prefer a straightforward, practical approach may find her style useful. She practices in New York and sees issues common to young adults and women navigating career, health, and family responsibilities.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Alexis works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns of thinking and behavior. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with new actions to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. This helps with panic attacks, low mood, and negative self-image by breaking cycles that keep problems going.Another frequently used method centers on building concrete coping skills. That includes short exercises for acute moments, breathing and grounding practices for panic, and step-by-step plans for managing transitions like postpartum adjustment or career change. These skills aim to reduce overwhelm and make daily life more manageable.
Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will review a client’s goals, day-to-day demands, and personal preferences before suggesting techniques. Clients are invited to try methods and give feedback so the work stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people continue care without traveling. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises for video or phone sessions to match what feels most workable for each person.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, with additional attention to body image, mood disorders, panic attacks, postpartum depression, women's issues, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, person-centered approach that emphasizes practical skills and goal-setting to manage symptoms and make changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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