Alexis Hall
There are times in life when we have emotional space for self discovery, and there are times where we are just trying to survive. Hurricane Helene greatly impacted those who call Western North Carolina home, from direct loss to overall communal grief. During this period of rebuilding and recalibrating, it can be challenging to remember that you are not alone. I grew up on the North Carolina coast, and I have seen firsthand the impact storms can have on families, homes, businesses, vehicles, and roads that connect us to each other and necessary resources.
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Then, in my 20s, I spent two years working in disaster services and health services for the American Red Cross as a full time volunteer, in which I responded to fires, floods, hurricanes, and weather emergencies in Connecticut, New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Now, a couple of careers later, I am a licensed therapist (LCMHCA) who specializes in anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and the neurodiverse experience. I have worked in outpatient and residential settings, primarily with adolescents, but also with adults of all ages and children (age 6+). Clinically, I focus on an individual's strengths and resilience, while providing a safe space for any combination of emotions, whether they feel rational or not. I frequently integrate expressive arts and play, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and teaching skills folks can harness outside of the office, often Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills. Whether our work together is short-term or long, my priority is to co-create open and authentic relationships that support where you are today.