THERAPIST

Alexi Holder, LCSW

Alexandra (Alexi) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children ages 6 and up, youth and young adults. She graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a B.A. in 2006 and earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2011. Alexi is a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) who specializes in working with those struggling with OCD and anxiety symptoms. Beyond working with clients, she supervises other therapists in the field seeking their licensure in social work.

Alexi has over a decade of post-master’s experience working in direct care and supervisory roles. She’s acted as a behavioral specialist, mobile therapist, therapeutic day treatment clinician, as well as an outpatient therapist in school, office and in-home settings. Her experience includes providing therapy to children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum, along with those struggling with depression, anxiety, difficult social interactions, family discord, behavioral issues, ADHD, change, divorce, grief/loss, and trauma. Over the years she has provided guidance to parents and school staff, directly advocating for support in the development and implementation of IEP and 504 plans on behalf of those who have experienced first-hand the challenges involved in navigating the educational system.

A message to potential clients from Alexi:

To families who are struggling, please know that you are not alone. Whether your child is having difficulty fitting in at school or is dealing with a past trauma, no issue is too big or small to seek help. My goal is to provide a positive, safe environment for children, families, and adults to learn, grow and feel supported. Every person is unique. I work to develop a relationship with each of my clients to understand which evidence-based approaches “click” with them and are most effective in dealing with the specific issues at hand. I utilize a variety of techniques to assist my clients in understanding their perspective, managing their emotions, and learning new skills to help them navigate the world around them. Life can be challenging, let’s work together to help you overcome adversity and thrive!