Pivot Collaborative
a trauma informed group practice
Alexa Frenn, LCSW
TeaM Leader
Therapist and Coach
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she/her/hers
Adult and Teen Individual Therapy
I’m Alexa (she/her)! I have a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago and 10 years of clinical experience. My approach is developed from Contextual Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Trauma Informed Attachment Regulation and Commitment Therapy.
My therapeutic style focuses on:
- Psychoeducation about emotions and attachment
- Mindfulness training and living in the present
- Distress and emotion management
- Making commitments and building tolerance for accountability
- Practicing the skills of self-kindness and self-compassion
- Defining values and choosing to live a meaningful life
I specialize in working with a range of experiences, including, but not limited to: anxiety and depression symptoms, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, substance use for coping, gender and sexual identity exploration, conflict resolution, panic and existential worry, understanding past/present attachment needs, fluctuating suicidal ideation and self-injury, and attention and executive functioning challenges.
Sessions with me have a balance of curiosity, pattern exploration, and laughter; as well as a clear, consistent growth-mindset. My personal and professional experiences have shaped my belief that therapy can be about so much more than just “feeling better”. It can be a space of exploring the incredible depths of your internal world and building the bravery to live a life rooted in your values.
Attention, Motivation, & Focus Coaching
Have you had issues with procrastination? Do you find yourself taking on too many projects? Has it been hard to find an organizational system that works for you? Then Attention, Motivation, and Focus Coaching may help! This curriculum includes psychoeducation about the brain, an introduction and active practicing of organizational tools/apps, non-shaming task accountability, and mindfulness practices for internal impulse control. The basics of this curriculum can be provided in 8 sessions and more specialized work can be done with additional sessions.
Executive Functioning Coaching for Young Adults (ages 18-26)
Prior to being a full-time therapist, I was a Clinical Case Manager and a Program Manager for young adults living in a residential facility. My work focused on supporting individuals between the ages of 18-26 build independent living skills and executive functioning strategies. I developed a curriculum that focuses on skills in the following areas: daily living, self-care, relationships & communication, housing, money management, career planning/work, and education planning/studying (based on the Casey Life Skills Assessment). Executive Functioning Coaching is collaborative and based in non-shaming accountability. I am proud of my experience and the wonderful young people I have worked with!
Price Per Session: $175
Extra Accountability In-Between Sessions: $100 per month
Price Per Session: $175
On a personal note, I hail from the suburbs of Milwaukee, WI (yes, a Packers fan!). I am biracial (Middle Eastern and white), queer-affirming, and woman-identifying. I believe in the power of community activism and healing through humor. Outside of session, I enjoy doing 1000-piece puzzles, playing in a bocce ball league, and diving into the world of sci-fi/fantasy movies.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Insurances and Payment Options Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, USHIP UChicago Student Insurance, Self-Pay (Sliding Scale Options)
email: afrennpivotco@gmail.com / phone: 1.414.732.3581