- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Social anxiety help
About Lexie
Lexie Avery is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 22 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also focuses on social anxiety and phobia and related issues like panic attacks and Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Lexie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and treats people as experts in their own lives. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear strategies rather than jargon. Conversations aim to uncover strengths the client already has and build on those skills.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens to what is most pressing and helps create manageable goals. Problems like shame, guilt, isolation, or communication struggles are addressed with concrete tools and real-world practice.
Over two decades of work have included helping people with motivation, finding purpose, and improving confidence. She supports people through mood disorder symptoms and the challenges of addiction recovery. Sessions also concentrate on building self-love and repairing strained relationships through clearer communication.
For someone nervous about social situations, she offers paced exposure work, practice with social skills, and plans for handling panic symptoms. The emphasis is on small, achievable steps that fit into everyday life and lead to steady progress.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Lexie works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and behavioral change. One common approach used in this kind of work is behavioral exposure - gradually facing feared social situations in small steps to reduce avoidance and build confidence. This helps with social anxiety, panic symptoms, and fear of being watched or judged.Another useful method is activity scheduling and behavioral activation, which helps people lift low mood by increasing pleasant or meaningful activities and breaking patterns of withdrawal. That approach supports depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and motivation struggles by creating simple, repeatable actions to improve mood.
Choosing the right approach is part of working together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what feels doable and helpful. Clients play an active role in deciding which strategies to keep and which to change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when useful, and reduce travel time. They also make it possible to practice coping skills in everyday settings and bring real-life challenges directly into the work.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression, including social anxiety and phobia and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on skills, goal-setting, and building on each person’s existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with mood and anxiety concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Missouri and practicing from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.