Lexi Eller, LCSW
Lexi Eller, LCSW
EMDR Certified Therapist, Accelerated Resolution Certified Therapist (ART)
Not currently accepting new clients
My background
I am an EMDRIA certified therapist for EMDR and trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapist (ART). I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and also have a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from University of Texas at Arlington.
My professional career and passions have led me to work with individuals who have been incarcerated and on probation, victims of crime, sex offenders, substance abuse and others who experience complex trauma. I have continued working in the field with first responders and have a specific passion for working with those who experience job-related trauma exposure, know the dark realities of certain sides of life, and develop those unique skills of managing these on-the-job stresses. No fear, I am comfortable with gallows humor and understand the unique ways these individuals process stress.
My view on counseling
I am passionate about helping people overcome challenges they may be facing and step into relief from what they feel may be holding them back.
Identifying and addressing life experiences that feel like gunk in your life, can create a ripple effect into other areas of your life. I believe in helping individuals grow by creating a tailored treatment plan of various therapy techniques to support them and empower them to overcome their challenges.
My specialties
First Responders Specific Issues
Sexual Assault
Domestic Violence
Trauma (PTSD)
Medical Trauma and Chronic Pain
Anxiety and Depression
Behavioral concerns and more
Serving adolescents, adults, couples, and families
Contact Me
Email: Alexia@salyercounseling.com
A licensed clinical social worker with a wealth of experience, Alexia Eller, LCSW, uses her background in trauma recovery and mental health to inspire and educate through her writing. Her work with diverse populations provides the foundation for the insights shared in this blog along with training in EMDR and ART.
If you have heard of both Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), you may wonder whether they are similar or how they differ.
We all make decisions, big or small, every single day. What time to get up, what to wear for an event or work, what food to eat for dinner, etc. All of daily life tasks can be overwhelming and tedious at times, which may cause someone to feel anxious. The more decisions you have to make can create anxiety for you that is unwanted and annoying.
Trauma does not discriminate towards any age, gender, race, socioeconomic status or ethnicity. Some trauma can have lasting effects.
Join us in learning more about the idea of protecting your peace on your vacation time and tips for keeping you work life stress out of your day off.
We all know the phrase that money doesn’t grow on trees, and as you become an adult with more responsibilities, don’t we feel the weight of that statement?
The chaos can be any uncertainties, insecurities, or fears we are struggling with presently. So how do we find calm in our chaos? To maintain some peace or hope, here are some simple ways you can explore inner peace.
How do we know the difference between depression and burnout? Burnout can be mental and physical exhaustion that comes from feeling stressed, overworking, pushing yourself too hard and disregarding what your personal needs are. But depression is a whole different ball game.
Some of us express ourselves by writing words in a journal, on our phone, or on any type of paper we can get our hands on. Whether you are writing words in poetry form, a story, or applying the words to musical tunes.
First Responders are trained professionals who typically arrive first on the scene of any type of emergency, some people classify them in different ways in their head but one thing they all have in common is that they are humans too.
Social media seems to be the annoying pestering little brother that wants you to play with him and when you open up the apps, you seem to feel less fulfilled and more anxious because of the comparisons you create in your head.
How often do you use a device, whether your phone, tablet, or computer where you go to a social media site or application to get updates on whatever you are interested in?
Have you ever heard of Dry January? Some people want a nice healthy reset for the beginning of a new year and decide to not consume alcohol for the full month of January. The effects of alcohol if drank frequently can impact your health in different ways.
Do you strive for a successful career and want to be recognized by others in your field for all your extra efforts or projects you work on? As it is admirable to be cherished in your workplace and valued by your employer and coworkers, it can become a behavioral addiction feeling like you have to work instead.
For those who take pride in their work or career path, being viewed as “irreplaceable” may be a goal to show that you are the best of the best in your field, but could this be creating an increase in tension for the workers and exacerbating or increasing the presence of workplace anxiety.
Connecting with our people is an enormous part of health and wellness and holidays are a great opportunity for connection and memory-making. We compiled a list of fun local activities that are free or low cost depending on your heart's desires to do with your partners, family, and friends.
Some people use a shared traumatic experience with another person as an anchoring point to create a false sense of security and acceptance. Survivors of trauma who experience trauma bonding often find it more challenging to leave the relationship, advocate for themselves, set boundaries, and state their needs.
Death can be tricky to talk about with anyone. No matter the person's age, we are all human and have big feelings. Though we know that death is an inevitable part of life and talking about it can be painful to discuss.
Sometimes anxiety and perfectionism may be linked for some individuals. If you strive to be perfect, it may leave some lingering feelings of anxiousness due to not meeting your own personal unrealistic expectations.
When you think of intimate partner violence or domestic violence, you probably think of more extreme cases of physical assault resulting in a visible injury but the truth is, domestic violence has multiple layers.
Do you seem to feel angry about how something has impacted you and your life? Or do, you just find yourself on edge, quick to anger and snapping at others more than you like. After experiencing a traumatic event, it is very common that those individuals to feel angry.
Sexual assault trauma can feel like a terrible beast to fight, but you do not have to stay stuck forever. There are ways to heal.
Depending on our circumstances growing up there may or may not be the resources needed or available to adequately treat childhood trauma when it happens. Therefore, many people have entered into adulthood and all it has to offer without slaying the dragon of childhood trauma.
Learn from one of our team members that specializes in first responded trauma. She will share her unique insights into the challenge, trauma, and needs of the first responder community.
For several of us, the holiday season offers a much-needed break from our chaotic lives at work, school, family activities, etc. It’s a time to enjoy old family traditions and start new ones. But for those who have experienced the death of a loved one, the two-month-long holiday season can be difficult or bittersweet.
Here are some tips to ensure that YOU can enjoy your holidays without the chaos that may come with dealing with dysfunctional relatives or missing those who you lost.
Teen dating violence is more frequent than many parents think, but there are ways that you can help protect your teen from trauma in relationships.
Some say it is deep sorrow specifically caused by someone’s passing. Some say it’s the powerful emotion of separation to something of importance. And some can categorize it as a gnawing internal pain from your heart that overtakes your body. All of these could be true for anyone.
