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Alexa Argianas

Alexa Argianas, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Colorado

Practical skill-building for lasting change

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Experience

8+ years

Credentials

LCSW, CSW

Languages

English

Based in

Colorado

  • Focus on skills
  • Goal oriented
  • Collaborative care

About Alexa

Alexa Argianas is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, skill-based therapy that helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and sexual dysfunction. She uses clear strategies and short-term tools so clients can begin to feel better and make changes they can keep. Alexa aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-oriented so people can build confidence and momentum.

She pairs cognitive and behavioral techniques to reframe current problems and practice skills in session. That work often includes strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to calm overwhelming thoughts and manage strong emotions. Alexa also draws on attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas to help clients understand relationship patterns and painful experiences.

Alexa has eight years of experience in social work and clinical settings. A portion of her background includes supporting people who experienced childhood sexual abuse and human trafficking, and she has worked with both primary and secondary victims. Her training as a certified social caseworker helps her connect people with internal and external supports when needed.

She describes therapy as a partnership where the client’s goals lead the work. Alexa aims to be direct and validating, offering challenge alongside support. Sessions focus on concrete steps, accountability, and building skills that fit into everyday life.

People who meet with Alexa usually start by naming one or two practical goals. From there she helps create a plan that combines coping skills, communication work, and longer-term strategies for change. She practices in Colorado and conducts work in English.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how past bonds affect current needs and reactions. It can be useful for addressing attachment issues, family of origin problems, and abandonment wounds.

Client-centered therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, giving them space to lead the conversation while the therapist offers support and reflection. This approach helps people clarify goals like improving self-esteem or coping with life changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT tools are often used for anxiety, depression, and impulse or process addictions to help build new habits.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process and will be collaborative. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That shared decision-making helps keep work focused and relevant to each person's needs.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people work with licensed professionals from their home region and use tools learned in session between appointments.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

License details

LCSW · Colorado
CSW.09927617
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1588332407

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alexa help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, sexual dysfunction, self-esteem, and related issues like codependency and grief from family of origin problems.

What is her approach in sessions?

Sessions blend cognitive and behavioral techniques with attachment and emotionally-focused ideas. The focus is on teaching skills, reframing thoughts, and improving emotion regulation.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience in social work and clinical settings, including work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse and human trafficking.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to meet with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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