Alexis Putnam

Alexis Putnam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, issues related to LGBT identity, trauma and abuse, and concerns about self-esteem. Alexis also focuses on life purpose, body image, fertility questions, gender dysphoria, and other challenges young adults often face.

In sessions she uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people notice what keeps them stuck and try different ways of coping. Alexis draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine unhelpful thinking and on Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clarify values and increase readiness to change.

People can expect straightforward conversations about goals and small steps to test what works. Alexis talks through specific strategies for panic, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and periods of intense loneliness. She will work with each person to set clear short-term aims and track progress over time.

Her approach is direct and collaborative. Alexis pays attention to identity-related pressures and the practical stresses around blended families, fertility, and relationship changes. She encourages clients to try brief experiments between sessions to learn what helps in daily life.

For those who feel unsure about what comes next, Alexis focuses on doable next steps rather than big declarations. She asks concrete questions, suggests simple exercises, and checks in about what feels manageable as clients move forward.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Alexis commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help with panic, rumination, and stress.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters and build motivation for change. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Alexis will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate on which methods to try first, adjusting as needs evolve.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins around work or parenting schedules. They can also allow sessions that focus on skills practice, breath work, or reviewing thought records without requiring a commute, helping therapy fit more naturally into everyday life.