Alexis Lyon(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
California
Anxiety - Life transitions-Self-esteem- Stress management- Trauma-Self-care-
Alexis Lyon
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
Alexis Lyon is a Licensed Therapist (LMFT) who works with clients who want to learn how to trust themselves. Alexis specializes in merging somatic and nature-based healing (ecotherapy) so that clients can connect authentically with their experience and live their lives deeply guided by their own wisdom and knowing.
Alexis' therapeutic approach is growth-oriented and focuses on integration of the body, mind and spirit. Her holistic orientation allows her to see her clients as fundamentally loveable and whole and not the sum of their problems and trauma. By prioritizing nervous system regulation, clients are safe and encouraged to learn and grow in ways that may have felt previously unattainable.
Alexis spent close to two decades working as a therapist with foster care youth. These youth taught Alexis about the innate resilience and courage that is available within all of us when we are met with unconditional acceptance, kindness, curiosity and respect. Alexis draws upon that experience to solidify her faith in people of all ages and backgrounds to overcome their challenges when given the opportunity to do so. For the last 20 years, it has been Alexis' privilege and delight to see what is possible when people commit to their healing and growth within a therapeutic relationship and uncover and embrace their true self.
Sessions can take place in the Oakland office space, in the comfort of the client's home (in-person or telehealth), and/or in an outdoor location. Alexis is open to exploring places in nature that comfort and inspire a client, as well as offering her own suggestions for session settings.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 18 years
Self-employed/Private Practice, Licensed Therapist (LMFT), 2018 - Present
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services, Mental Health Therapist & Clinical Supervisor, 2007 - 2023
John F. Kennedy University, MA in Counseling Psychology; Somatic Emphasis, 2007
Licensure
California: 49374Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Self-care - Learning what effective self-care looks like and incorporating these strategies into daily life; developing an awareness of wellbeing to identify when one needs to practice self-care
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Alexis Lyon is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$200 (55min)
- Sliding scale:$150 - $200
Additional session information
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
- As needed
Therapist's note
Alexis also offers very short-term work consisting of less than 8 sessions (generally over the course of a month or two) for those looking to co-create a rite of passage or ritual to honor a milestone or life transition. Generally, sessions are 55-60 minutes, $150-$200, whereas rites of passage/ceremonial sessions are 75-90 minutes, $200-$250.