Avery Alexander

Avery Alexander is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah. She brings five years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and life transitions. Avery aims to help clients build practical skills for everyday challenges and to feel more in control of their choices.

Avery's path into social work began with volunteer work in community organizations and mentoring programs. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a counseling focus from Northeastern University, then completed a Master of Social Work at Simmons College. Those earlier roles shaped her interest in outreach and community-based care.

In sessions she uses straightforward methods that focus on the person’s goals. She often blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Avery also draws on mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to support behavior change.

Clients can expect practical tools for managing emotions like anger, building better sleep routines, addressing substance use, and coping with grief or career stress. She also helps people dealing with ADHD, body image concerns, attachment or abandonment issues, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Avery emphasizes respect for each person’s background and identity, including LGBT concerns and adoption or foster care experiences. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focused on clear steps people can try between sessions.

Approaches that translate to online work

Avery commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that are useful for managing intense feelings and improving relationships.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and shaping work around what matters to the client. Finding the right approach is a team effort. Avery will collaborate with each person to test methods and adjust based on goals, preferences, and what proves most helpful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, or make it easier to schedule around work and family commitments. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they fit your routine and therapeutic goals.