Therapist in Lansing, Michigan Alex Elliott, Therapist

Alex Elliott, LCSW, helps teens, adults, and seniors across Michigan regain stability, confidence, and direction during difficult seasons of life. He provides individual therapy for people who feel overwhelmed by emotional distress, changes in functioning, or complex mental health symptoms, offering a steady and nonjudgmental space to work toward meaningful improvement. Alex practices at LifeStance Health and is known for blending clinical structure with genuine human connection.

Alex treats teens ages 15–17, adults, and older adults, and commonly works with ADHD, depression, and PTSD and trauma-related conditions. His clinical work also supports individuals navigating anxiety, mood instability, grief, and challenges tied to identity and self-understanding. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR, Alex helps clients develop practical coping strategies, increase emotional flexibility, and reconnect with personal values. He offers additional therapeutic approaches when appropriate to support individualized care.

A central passion in Alex’s work is supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. He understands how vulnerable this transition can feel and focuses on helping clients reestablish safety, structure, and momentum in daily life. His approach emphasizes continuity of care, symptom stabilization, and collaborative goal-setting to reduce the risk of rehospitalization while fostering resilience and long-term recovery.

Alex serves diverse populations, including individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, military members and veterans, and first responders, and offers additional areas of focus beyond those highlighted. He approaches therapy with curiosity, warmth, and respect, helping clients feel seen as whole people rather than defined by a diagnosis.

Outside of his clinical work, Alex enjoys cooking good food, staying curious, being a little goofy, and spending time watching the night sky.