Alexa Argianas , LCSW, CSW

Alexa Argianas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a certified social caseworker (CSW) based in Colorado who supports teenagers and adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She combines practical cognitive and behavioral techniques with trauma-informed perspectives to help people reframe difficult thoughts and practice skills that promote sustained, meaningful change.

With eight years of clinical experience and more than five years working specifically with primary and secondary victims of childhood sexual abuse and human trafficking, Alexa brings focused expertise in abuse, neglect, and family conflict. She draws from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address symptoms and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning and long-term goals.

As a certified social caseworker, Alexa is adept at connecting clients with internal and external resources that support recovery and resilience. Her approach emphasizes partnership, transparency, and the client’s right to self-determination. She cultivates a supportive therapeutic relationship that balances validation and challenge while following the client’s lead and holding them accountable to the changes they want to make.

Alexa works collaboratively with each person to identify priorities and build a practical plan for reaching their goals, offering guidance and skill practice tailored to individual needs and strengths.

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Alexa Argianas draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies for changing behavior and emotional responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns and focuses on skill-building and problem solving.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT tools can be especially helpful for people managing intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alexa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, inviting client feedback and adjusting strategies to support steady progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce travel time. These formats allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care and practice skills between sessions while fitting therapy into busy lives.