Alexis Truslow is a psychotherapist specializing in adult, adolescent and couple therapy, and maintains a private practice in Northampton, MA.
With over 30 years of experience as an individual and couple therapist, and as a graduate of Springfield College specializing in the interrelationship between the mind and body, she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are anxiety, trauma, stress management, health behavior, parenting, educational issues and military personnel.
In addition to being a relationship therapist, Alexis has presented at state-wide conferences and to general audiences speaking on the topics of stress management, trauma, combat trauma and EMDR treatment, life coaching, "middlescence," adolescents, to name a few.
Alexis is an interactive, client-centered therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary evidence-based methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. These may include EMDR, EFT, and Motivational Interviewing. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education:
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, Counseling Psychology, Springfield College
Master of Science, Counseling Psychology: Psychophysical Movement, Springfield College
Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology, Albright College
License & Certifications: Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association Certified Supervisor
Additional Training: EMDR, Treating combat trauma, military personnel, family therapy, clinical supervision
Professional Activities and Memberships: Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association, American Mental Health Counselors Association, numerous presentations and workshops for conferences, professional organizations and schools.