Alexis Phipps

Psychotherapist Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Alexis works with individuals and couples experiencing trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, and relationship conflicts.If you feel overwhelmed by intense emotions, stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, or confused about why the same challenges keep coming up despite trying to change, Alexis can provide a safe space to understand these patterns and begin moving forward. She specializes in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs, including Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, substance use concerns, and acquired brain injury. She also works with clients navigating relationship difficulties, identity concerns, life transitions, and long-standing patterns related to attachment, trust, and emotional regulation. Her work with couples focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and helping partners understand the emotional patterns that contribute to conflict or disconnection.

Her approach is integrative and trauma-informed combining evidence-based therapies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic approaches, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. Alexis creates a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs, personality, and goals, with a strong focus on emotional regulation, attachment patterns, and understanding the deeper experiences that influence behaviour and relationships. She will help you learn practical skills to manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive or reactive patterns, improve communication, and develop healthier ways of coping with stress, conflict, and uncertainty. Her goal is to help you feel more in control of your emotions, more secure in your relationships, and more confident in yourself.