Pivots Intern

Alexa Page

Professional headshot of Alexa Page, Master of Social Work student and intern at Pivot’s Potential, smiling and wearing professional blouse, posed against a neutral background.

Alexa is completing her final year at The University of Texas at Arlington, where she is pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) with a concentration in Mental Health and Substance Misuse, as well as a Master of Special Education. As a clinical social work intern at Pivot’s Potential LLC, Alexa is passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals can process challenges and begin their journey toward healing and growth.

Before beginning her graduate studies, Alexa earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a certificate in Child Development. She began her career at an autism clinic providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy for children, later serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) before transitioning fully into child welfare work. These experiences deepened her commitment to advocacy, trauma-informed care, and supporting individuals and families through difficult transitions.

Clinical Areas of Interest

Alexa’s areas of clinical interest include:

  • Childhood trauma and child welfare support

  • Family conflict and relational stress

  • Adult trauma and PTSD support

  • Grief counseling and bereavement support

  • Biopsychosocial assessments

  • Sexual trauma support and treatment for problematic sexual behaviors

Therapeutic Approaches

Alexa’s therapeutic style integrates several evidence-based modalities, including:

  • Client-Centered Therapy – empowering individuals to take ownership of their healing journey.

  • Strengths-Based Approach – helping clients recognize and build upon their inherent resilience.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – addressing unhelpful thought patterns that affect mood and behavior.

  • Trauma-Informed Care – ensuring a safe, supportive environment sensitive to the impact of trauma.

  • Motivational Interviewing – fostering motivation for change and personal growth.

Commitment to Clients

Alexa is dedicated to helping individuals build confidence, resilience, and hope as they move toward becoming the best version of themselves. She brings warmth, compassion, and clinical skill to every session, meeting clients exactly where they are.

Supervision Contact: Carmen Larson, LCSW