Alex Righi, LMSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Phoenix, AZ. Works with Men's Issues, Trauma and PTSD and ADHD. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Family Conflict
• Life Transitions
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Men's Issues, Trauma and PTSD, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Body Image, Burnout, Child, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Emotional Regulation, Family Conflict, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Thinking Disorders

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, CHAMPVA, Cigna and Evernorth, Cigna EAP, Evernorth EAP, Medica, Meritain Health, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, Surest, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Zelis Healthcare

Fees

Individual sessions $180, couple sessions $200; sliding scale available

Payment methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Ages

Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Single Parent, Transgender Allied

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Education

Arizona State University

Other offices

Tempe, 85280

Education & qualifications