Alexis Walich
LPC
My Approach
The approach Alexis uses comes from a patient-centered standpoint. She believes the patient/therapist relationship is based on safety, trust, and honesty. Throughout this time together, Alexis will help you work toward achieving your goals. You are the expert on your own life, and as a therapist Alexis will be there for support and guidance. You do not always have control over your emotions and thoughts, but you have the power to change those thoughts from negative to positive. You gain insight and become self-aware when you are doing what you are comfortable with. Alexis enjoys incorporating expressive arts into counseling, when appropriate, because there are many ways for patients to express their own thoughts and emotions. She works primarily with patients in an individual setting and supports families/parents. Whether she is using traditional talk therapy, playing games, taking walks, or doing art with patients, Alexis has this ability to meet patients of all ages where they are at in their own journey.
Ages Treated | Toddlers, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults, Elders
About Alexis Walich
My Experience
From a very young age, Alexis has found her passion in helping others build confidence and finding their own purpose. Some people may not see their own worth, but Alexis wants to help them dig deeper within themselves to explore their own strengths. Alexis received her Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, majoring in Family and Child Studies. She continued her education by staying at NIU earning her Master’s of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Alexis’ clinical experience includes providing individual and group therapy in both a mental health setting, also case management in a homeless shelter with individuals of all ages. The experience Alexis has can include working with children, teens, and adults who come to therapy for a wide range of mental health and life concerns. Alexis is a Certified Grief Informed Professional
Education
Northern Illinois University, B.A.
Family and Child Studies
Northern Illinois University, M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
She/Her
Treatment Modalities
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotion Regulation Therapy
- Expressive Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Spiritual Therapy
- Strength Based Therapy