Alexa Sorensen, LMSW
Michigan LMSW focused on relationships and life changes
- Relationship support
- Anxiety and stress
- LGBTQ specialty
About Alexa Sorensen
Alexa Sorensen is a Michigan-based therapist with 13 years of clinical experience who approaches each person with respect and sensitivity. She practices from a person-first, empathetic stance and tailors dialogue and therapeutic methods to meet each individual’s specific needs. Alexa emphasizes collaboration and adapts evidence-informed approaches to align with a client’s goals, background, and pace.
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), which signifies graduate-level social work training and state licensure to provide clinical services. Her clinical focus includes relationships, LGBTQ concerns, non-monogamy and gender-related issues, along with support for grief and loss, stress and anxiety, career challenges, life transitions, professional coaching, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting and intimacy-related concerns. Additional areas of attention include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency and communication or commitment difficulties.
Alexa draws on a range of therapeutic frameworks to match the work to the person, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method techniques, mindfulness approaches, psychodynamic and narrative therapies, trauma-focused strategies, and solution-focused and client-centered practices. She aims to create an adaptive, collaborative space where practical skills and deeper exploration can coexist to support meaningful change.
Alexa welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and communicates in a warm, straightforward manner to help people feel seen and guided through their next steps. She looks forward to learning how best to support each person’s needs.
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), which signifies graduate-level social work training and state licensure to provide clinical services. Her clinical focus includes relationships, LGBTQ concerns, non-monogamy and gender-related issues, along with support for grief and loss, stress and anxiety, career challenges, life transitions, professional coaching, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting and intimacy-related concerns. Additional areas of attention include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency and communication or commitment difficulties.
Alexa draws on a range of therapeutic frameworks to match the work to the person, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method techniques, mindfulness approaches, psychodynamic and narrative therapies, trauma-focused strategies, and solution-focused and client-centered practices. She aims to create an adaptive, collaborative space where practical skills and deeper exploration can coexist to support meaningful change.
Alexa welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and communicates in a warm, straightforward manner to help people feel seen and guided through their next steps. She looks forward to learning how best to support each person’s needs.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Alexa Sorensen have?
Alexa Sorensen has 13 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Alexa Sorensen a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. License details: MI LMSW 6801097396.
In which languages does Alexa Sorensen provide therapy?
Alexa Sorensen provides therapy in English.
Where is Alexa Sorensen located?
Alexa Sorensen is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Alexa Sorensen as my therapist?
You can work with Alexa Sorensen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Alexa Sorensen work with international clients?
Alexa Sorensen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alexa Sorensen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people wonder if online therapy can really make a difference. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.One of the most notable benefits is flexibility. People can connect in the way that fits their schedules and comfort levels, whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistency and fit therapeutic work into a busy life.
Licensed professionals offer a range of approaches and clients may switch therapists if they would like a different fit. For those weighing options, online therapy can provide accessible, adaptable support from trained therapists while accommodating different communication preferences and life demands.