Alexis Bates , LCSW, CSW

Alexis Bates is a Colorado-licensed therapist who brings a holistic mind-body-soul perspective to adults navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. With four years of clinical experience, she integrates somatic practices and nervous system regulation into therapy to help clients develop resilience, greater self-confidence, and a clearer sense of purpose. Alexis is credentialed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and holds a CSW, a social work credential that reflects specialized training and professional standards.

Her practice emphasizes somatic tools and gentle nervous system work to address patterns of emotional dysregulation and disconnection. She offers a supportive space where somatic experiencing techniques and mindfulness-based strategies are used to strengthen the connection between body and mind, reduce chronic reactivity, and foster sustainable coping skills. Alexis also works with attachment-related concerns, chronic pain or illness, social anxiety, and issues related to self-love and life direction.

Beginning therapy can feel intimidating, and Alexis frames the process as collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. She aims to guide clients toward a more grounded, present, and purposeful life, helping them move beyond anxiety and disconnection toward increased calm and clarity.

Integrating Somatic and Mindful Approaches in Online Care

Alexis uses somatic therapy to help people tune into bodily signals and release physical patterns of stress and tension. This approach focuses on calming and reorganizing the nervous system, which can be useful for anxiety, chronic pain, and emotional overwhelm. Mindfulness therapy is also a key part of her work - it teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance to reduce reactivity and build concentration and self-compassion. Attachment-based techniques complement these tools by exploring relationship patterns and early connection experiences to improve current relational functioning and emotional safety.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Alexis partners with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time based on what helps the client feel safer, more steady, and more connected to their values.

Online therapy with Alexis can be offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access consistent support from licensed professionals, and practice skills between sessions without needing to travel.