Alexis J.S. Sturnick
Owner & Founder
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - She/Her
Alexis is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who embodies the word “resilience” in each of her different roles. As founder and lead psychotherapist, she cultivates a clinical space grounded in compassion and acceptance.
Alexis practices from a psychodynamic lens, often utilizing other theoretical approaches and therapeutic techniques tailored to support each client's needs. She works diligently to serve from a holistic approach that respects their unique and individual needs. Alexis works collaboratively with her clients to ensure that they develop the tools and skills needed to best enhance their therapeutic and healing journey.
You are worthy and capable of more than you know.
The Passion
Alexis’ passion lies in working with adolescents and adults, often navigating the complexities of everyday life. She strives to help her clients develop a deeper understanding and acceptance of challenges they face, specifically relating to anxiety, OCD, substance use disorders, food and body image. A lifelong learner dedicated to expanding her ability to support her clients, Alexis recently completed her certification in Perinatal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International. She is excited to support this population having recently become a new mother herself.
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Masters Degree in Social Work from New York University Silver School of Social Work
Ackerman Institute for the Family - Certification in Foundations of Family Therapy
New York University Post-Master’s Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice Clinical Practice
NASW
Member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)
EAPA
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMHC) from Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Marion and Aaron Gural MHAT Taskforce
Member of the Women’s Mental Health Consortium
Highlights & Affiliations
Fun Fact
Alexis is a new mom to Baby Grey and existing furmama to her security team, Stella and Lloyd. She loves live music and traveling with her partner, having visited Africa and Europe last year alone!