Alexa Sorensen, LMSW
Therapist in Michigan
Alexa Sorensen is a licensed social worker who meets people where they are.
- License 6801097396 · Michigan Expires April 2028
- NPI 1578092813 · national registry
- Experience and languages 13+ years in practice English
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About Alexa
Alexa Sorensen is a licensed social worker who meets people where they are. She uses a calm, respectful approach and adapts conversations to each person’s needs. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at making the first steps easier for someone who feels unsure about therapy.
She draws on 13 years of clinical experience in Michigan and blends practical talk with evidence-informed methods. Alexa helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood management, grief, trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
She also supports people facing career stress, compassion fatigue, parenting strain, and intimacy or relationship concerns. Her background includes work with LGBT issues, non-monogamy and gender-related questions. Alexa uses several therapy approaches to match what a person needs.
She often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used for skills to manage unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Attachment-Based and client-centered work guide conversations about connection, safety and personal goals.
Sessions may be delivered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. She works in a collaborative way - listening first, then suggesting small steps and practical tools. Alexa explains options clearly so people can choose what feels right.
People who want straightforward support around life transitions, relationship questions, or emotional symptoms will find a practical, compassionate approach. She encourages small, manageable changes and helps people track progress over time.
Credentials
- LMSW (Michigan)
- License 6801097396 · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1578092813 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Alexa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alexa names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Alexa names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Practical approaches for online therapy and connection
Alexa commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small meaningful steps toward those values. ACT is helpful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on action rather than getting stuck in difficult thoughts.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach concrete skills for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often useful for stress, mood issues, and coping with everyday challenges. Attachment-Based work is used when conversations focus on how connection and early relationship patterns affect current relationships and trust.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alexa works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She listens to what matters most, suggests options, and adjusts the plan as progress is tracked together.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video courts for longer check-ins, phone can be easier with low bandwidth, live chat and texting work well for brief updates or coaching-style check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue among other challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is empathetic and person-first, focusing on listening first and adapting methods to each person. She combines practical tools with values-based work and conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience providing therapy and related supports in Michigan.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.
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