Alex Barshop
LMSW • Licensed Master Social Worker
About
Navigating the complexities of the human mind requires a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and personal experience. Alex Barshop, LMSW, a Senior Counselor at Therapy Austin, embodies this combination, offering a warm and holistic approach to therapy that celebrates individual strengths and embraces neurodiversity.
As someone with late-diagnosed ADHD who has embarked on his own therapeutic journey, Alex brings a deep, personal understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with neurodiverse brains. This firsthand experience informs his practice, allowing him to provide insightful, compassionate care to clients struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Alex's approach is fundamentally person-centered, tailoring his therapeutic techniques to each client's unique needs and experiences.
In his practice, Alex draws from a diverse toolkit of therapeutic modalities. He utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to equip his clients with practical, real-world skills they can apply in their daily lives. This hands-on approach ensures that clients leave sessions feeling empowered and understood, with tangible strategies to navigate their challenges.
Alex's professional experience spans a wide range of settings, including therapy practices, high schools, and juvenile detention centers. This varied background has honed his ability to work effectively with adults, couples, adolescents, and families, addressing issues such as trauma, family dynamics, relationship difficulties, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. As an LGBTQIA+ ally, Alex creates a safe, affirming space for clients of all identities and backgrounds.
When he's not in the therapy room, Alex can be found embracing the vibrant Austin lifestyle he's called home for seven years. Whether he's climbing with friends, paddle-boarding, painting, cooking, jogging, or relaxing with his orange tabby cat Peaches, Alex brings the same enthusiasm and engagement to his personal life that he does to his professional practice. This well-rounded approach to life enriches his therapeutic work, allowing him to connect with clients on multiple levels and foster a truly holistic healing environment.
Choosing to seek help is a courageous first step, and Alex Barshop stands ready to join you on your journey of self-discovery and growth. With his unique blend of professional expertise and personal insight, Alex offers a therapeutic experience that is as enriching as it is effective. If you're ready to explore your path to mental wellness with a therapist who truly understands the diverse landscape of the human mind, Alex Barshop may be the guide you've been seeking.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Social Work
State Licenses
- Licensed Master Social Worker
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Trauma
State Licenses
- Texas
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
Therapy Austin - Main
1415 W 51st St, 1
Austin, TX 78756