Hello, my name is Alexis and I have been a practicing psychotherapist for 10 years. I have worked with a diverse range of clients and I approach each individual with an open-minded and compassionate spirit. My true passion is connecting with others and helping them learn to connect not only with themselves but also with the important people in their life. I obtained my Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006, and I have been a practicing therapist in and around the Philadelphia area since that time. The first job I took was working in the field of addictions. At that time I primarily utilized the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model, which has become recognized as an extremely popular and effective type of therapy. After my work in addictions I began to work with families and learned a new model of therapy, a family-systems perspective called Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy. This model of therapy really gets to the heart of relationship issues, whether between family members or in any type of interpersonal relationship. Currently, I have my own office in Philadelphia wherein I see individuals, couples, and families. I help individuals work through depression, anxiety, and stress, while also helping them develop stronger interpersonal relationships. I work with couples and families to understand each other and improve their relationships. I believe my combination of CBT and family-systems therapy is extremely effective in helping people first understand themselves, then develop the ability to help themselves and to improve their relationships. Recently, I completed training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction through the University of Pennsylvania, which has been an amazing tool not only for my practice but for my own personal health. Since completing this program I have been teaching clients how to use mindfulness to help with everything from listening to coping with trauma symptoms. Learn more about me on my website: http://alexishansen.wix.com/therapy and make sure to check out my GoodTherapy.org page to read some of the articles published on their blog. Therapy can seem like a scary or intimidating journey to begin. My goal is to help my clients feel comfortable from our first interaction, and to progress at a pace that feels safe for them. I look forward to helping many on their journey to health and happiness!