Lexi McGough

Adolescents and Adults

In Person and Telehealth

Immediate Availability

Hi there! I’m Lexi, I’m a Licensed Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals and their families navigate life by building upon your strengths and reducing the impact of life’s many stressors. As a military spouse, I understand how stressful life can be when there are events going on that are outside of our control. So much of our minds are focused on what’s happened in the past, or worrying about our future, and that’s why I like to utilize mindfulness and body-based practices to help ground you in the present moment to keep and decrease that inner critical voice that tries to hold us back.

Therapy with me goes beyond just talking about your problems. It’s about gaining new insights, learning about your mental health, identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, becoming more psychologically flexible, practicing radical acceptance to reduce suffering, overcoming setbacks, and effectively managing distress.

What I Offer: I blend techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and I’m increasingly incorporating mindfulness and body-based practices. My primary focus areas include traumatic experiences, generalized anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, mood dysregulation, and how these can be influenced by ADHD.
How I Can Help:
· Life Transitions: Whether it’s a new job, relationship, becoming a parent, or another big change, I’m here to support you.
· Working Through the Past: Together, we can work on releasing past burdens.
· Feeling Understood: If you feel alone or misunderstood, I offer a space where you can be validated and not judged.
· Not Defined by Mental Health: I help clients not be solely defined by their mental health concerns and looking at the whole person and the systems around them.

My Approach: I tailor my approach to fit your unique needs, always considering external factors that might impact your daily life. I believe in practicing what I preach and truly understand how challenging it can be to create change. I ask for your openness and willingness to trust the therapeutic process, investing the time and effort to build the life you desire.

Why Choose Me? I strive to offer an unbiased, non-judgmental, and empathetic ear. I may not have all the answers, but I promise to provide a safe space for you to be your true self. I’m here to support you through life’s challenges, even when you’re scared, feeling hopeless, or unsure of where to start.

A Bit About Me: When I’m not working, I love spending time with my husband, daughter, and our five animals. I enjoy reading, watching TV, exploring local events, and going hiking.

Areas of Interest:

Mood disorders (including depression and bipolar disorder), General Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Performance Anxiety, Health Anxiety, School Refusal, ADHD, trauma, behavioral concerns, life transitions (including new parents), communication and social skills, stress management, parent coaching