ABOUT ALEXA
Helping children feel understood, capable, and confident in who they are.
I'm Alexa Wernick, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider specializing in therapy for children, adolescents and parent coaching.
For more than a decade, I've worked with children and families navigating anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, executive functioning, social challenges, and behavioral concerns.
LCSW
ADHD-CCSP
Child & Adolescent Therapist
Parent Coach
MY APPROACH
Evidence-based and engaging.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I take the time to understand each child's strengths, interests, personality, and challenges, then tailor sessions to meet them where they are.
Sessions are active, collaborative, and engaging-combining evidence-based approaches with creative activities that help children understand themselves, practice new skills, and build confidence.
HOW I WORK
Therapy tailored to your child.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I take the time to understand each child's strengths, interests, personality, and challenges, then tailor sessions to meet them were they are.
Sessions are collaborative, engaging, and developmentally appropriate, using evidence-based approaches and creative activities to help children understand themselves, practice new skills, and build confidence.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Parent Management Training (PMT)
Emotion-Focused Approaches
Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Talk Therapy
Play Therapy
Creative, interactive, hands on activities
DBT-informed skills
AREAS OF FOCUS
Supporting children through a ranges of challenges.
Anxiety
ADHD
Emotional Regulation
Social Skills
Behavioral Challenges
Executive Functions
MY BACKGROUND
A little more about me.
With over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families across school, community, and clinical settings, I bring a broad understanding of the environments that shape a child’s development. I opened my private practice in New York in 2021 before relocating to Tampa in 2024.
My work has been featured by Inside Edition and HuffPost, and I’ve contributed to the Breaking Up with Burnout podcast. I also lead workshops for parents, schools, staff, and organizations, translating evidence-based strategies into practical tools for everyday life.
A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
Supporting your child means supporting you, too.
I work closely with parents to help you better understand what your child may be communicating through their emotions and behavior. Parent collaboration provides practical strategies you can use between sessions while helping your child's progress extend beyond the therapy room.
WORKSHOPS & SPEAKING
Extending support beyond the therapy room.
In addition to individual therapy and parent coaching, I lead workshops for parents, schools, and organizations on topics related to child development, behavior, communication, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and coping skills.
My goal is to make evidence-based strategies approachable and practical, giving parents and caregivers tools they can understand and use in everyday life.
IN THE MEDIA
Featured Conversations & Contributions
I'm honored to share my insights on parenting, child and adolescent mental health, and family well-being through conversations and articles in national media.
PODCAST
I joined a a conversation about navigating parenting challenges, prioritizing realistic self-care, and developing strategies to support families.
Skillful Parenting, Realistic Self-Care, and Long-Term Solutions
TELEVISION
Inside Edition
I've been featured on Inside Edition for my expertise on parenting, child mental health, and supporting families through life's challenges.
FEATURED IN ARTICLE IN HUFFPOST
One School's Mission To Teach Kids Whose Lives Have Been Hijacked By Trauma
Featured in a HuffPost article highlighting trauma-informed education and the importance of emotional regulation, problem-solving, and individualized support for children facing significant challenges.
LET’S GET STARTED
Parenting and childhood can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I’m here to support you and your child every step of the way.
I’m so glad you’re here!
VIRTUAL THROUGHOUT FLORIDA & NEW YORK | IN PERSON IN TAMPA, FL