Alexa (Lexy) Wilkins, CSW

Lexy is a CSW, EMDR therapist that works hard to create a comfortable and safe environment where clients are able to come in and form a healthy, trusting relationship in order to openly address and work on their concerns. 

She sees a range of ages from 3 and up, including the veteran, military, police, and EMS populations. She is versed to work with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, bipolar, behavioral, etc. She specialized in treatment of trauma including multiple kinds of abuse or assault and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). She is certified in EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, provides Christian/Spiritual Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, and many other therapeutic modalities. 

Lexy earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Murray State University, and received her graduate degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Social Work with an emphasis on mental health. She was a trauma fellow from the Trauma and Behavioral Health Fellowship through the School of Medicine at SIU.

Lexy wants her clients to know: "It's always a brave choice coming to therapy. No matter the reason, everyone in some way can benefit from some form of therapy. Anything can become a trauma in life, anyone can suffer from anxiety or depression, and each person is unique and experiences life through their own lense. Don't minimize your feelings or experiences in order to prevent yourself from getting help you deserve. Self care and your mental health are so important, and getting yourself where you want to be should be on the top of your list. I would be honored to help you on whatever your individual journey may look like. I want to give you a judgment free space to express yourself, and help you grow. Let's do this!" 

When Lexy isn't working, she enjoys her friends and family, and playing with her Goldendoodle, Stella. She loves to read, spend time outdoors, and enjoys taking care of her health and fitness.