Alexis Sturnick, LCSW
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Message from Alexis
Your story matters and growth is possible. By fostering determination and resilience, my aim is for you to feel empowered and supported in building a more balanced and fulfilling life. I'm here to offer you a space where we can explore life's inevitable challenges together. My practice is built on a foundation of understanding, acceptance, and tailored strategies to help you navigate the complexities of everyday life. My passion is rooted in working with clients through anxiety, OCD, eating disorders and body image issues, substance use and/or misuse, and more. Additionally, I support those facing relationship concerns, life transitions, and the intricacies of new parenthood. Through our collaborative work, you'll develop insights and tools to enhance your healing journey. I blend psychodynamic theory with a variety of therapeutic techniques, creating a personalized approach that respects your unique experiences and goals. Through our collaborative work, you'll develop insights and tools to enhance your healing journey. With specialized training in trauma-informed practice, family therapy, and perinatal mental health, I'm eager to support you through diverse life experiences. I bring both professional knowledge and personal understanding to my work, especially when supporting clients through the transformative experience of varying life stages...specifically parenthood. Whether you're an adolescent finding your path, an adult seeking balance, or somewhere in between, I'm here to listen, support, and guide you towards a more fulfilling life. Together, we'll unlock your resilience and embrace your potential for growth and change. P.S. For more insight on me and my therapeutic style, scroll below to read through some additional questions I've answered to help you navigate choosing a new therapist.
About Alexis's practice
Weekdays After 5pm
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
$$$
Sliding scale
Directive
Reflective
Body-based
In-person available: Yes
Virtual available: Yes
Eating Patterns or Eating Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Women's Obstacles
Anxiety
Young Adulthood
Life Transitions
Family Dynamics
Addiction and Substance Use
Out of network providers
NY + 5 more
Why state matters
Get to Know Alexis
"Alexis is a phenomenal clinician. The level of connection, passion, and care she has for her clients and practice is inspirational. Working with her has been nothing short of incredible."
Dr. Lauren Hoffman, LCSW, PhD, C-DBT, Colleague
"Alexis is the kindest soul! She is an excellent therapist and truly cares about her clients. I recommend her highly!"
Caitlin Silverstein, LCSW, PMH-C, Colleague
"Alexis is a fantastic therapist who cares deeply about her clients. Her inviting and relatable demeanor makes it easy to open up. She's dedicated to helping each person find their path to healing, and her passion for her work is inspiring."
Brittany Becker, LMHC, LPC, Colleague
"Alexis is a skilled and compassionate therapist specializing in anxiety, body/food issues, and relationship challenges for individuals aged 20-40. Her empathy, personalized care, and use of effective techniques make a significant impact on clients' lives."
Lindsay Weber, LCSW, Colleague
"Alexis is a truly unique therapist who brings a strong sense of authenticity to her practice. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and advocacy, Alexis admirably goes above and beyond to deliver the best possible care to her clients."
Miriam Weinstein, LCSW, Colleague
"Alexis a committed, caring and skilled therapist. She builds rapport with clients quickly and is reliable, responsible and I do not hesitate to refer clients to her to get great care."
Sasha Diamond-Lenow, LCSW, Colleague
"Alexis is a caring, competent, and trusted colleague!"
Jaclyn DiMarco, LCSW, Colleague
"I only have good things to say about Alexis and Resilience Therapy. I’ve worked with Alexis for a while and her guidance and support have been invaluable to me during a difficult time. She’s helped me gain clarity and confidence in facing several different issues. Highly recommend Alexis to anyone seeking a great therapist who’s professional, compassionate and understanding. "
R.S., Client
"Alexis is a kind and attentive therapist who makes her patients feel supported and safe. She helped me make so much improvement with my personal anxieties and career goals. "
N.K-C. , Client
"Been with Alexis for many years and absolutely adore her. Cannot say enough good things about her. If you are unhappy with your current therapist and considering making the switch do not hesitate."
C.M., Client
"Alexis is a fantastic individual and therapist. She made herself available 24/7 regardless of the day and for that I am incredibly grateful. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her and cannot recommend and thank her enough."
V.C., Client
How will our relationship be different than relationships I have with friends/loved ones?
As your therapist, I share the goal of supporting you and guiding you towards personal growth, I provide an unbiased perspective on the issues you bring to our sessions. Unlike friendships or familial relationships, the therapeutic space is uniquely yours; it is a dedicated environment where you can be fully heard and understood without the influence of shared experiences or emotional ties. This allows for a focused exploration of your thoughts and feelings, fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and your journey.
How participatory are you during sessions?
I believe that therapist participation in sessions is necessary for clients to feel comfortable and at ease. I'm here to support and ensure that you feel seen and heard, which sometimes means reflecting and reframing what you share to allow for perspective and growth to occur. While silence can be uncomfortable in sessions, it's also a really valuable tool that allows clients to push themselves and bring what they want and/or need to face to the session.
From your perspective, what is therapy?
Therapy is an incredible space that allows for clients to have an unbiased and nonjudgmental perspective. It's a time where clients can expect to be supported and challenged so they can achieve their goals, meet their needs, and have lasting and sustainable change. Therapy isn't always easy or comfortable, but most often, those are the times you know something really great is happening and progress is being made!