TRAUMA • CLINICAL DEPTH • REAL SUPPORT
Alexis Pena, Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
I’m a trauma therapist with a grounded, direct approach. I love supporting both therapy clients and clinicians navigating challenging cases. I am here to be an ally with you and explore the best options to best meet your needs.
What I believe about trauma work
Trauma doesn’t respond to pressure. It responds to safety, honesty, and consistency.
I’m not interested in quick fixes or performative healing. I care about longitudinal change. We will build this slowly with structure and clarity, and a therapeutic relationship that can hold what’s true.
Alexis Pena, Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
I’m Alexis Pena, a licensed trauma therapist with over a decade of behavioral health experience across outpatient, inpatient, and community-based settings.
We all have a story. It may not come as a surprise that mine has something to do with my career choice. I take my recovery very seriously, and prioritize my nervous system and overall well-being so we can keep the priority on you. Therapy is undoubtably relational; if knowing parts of my story can support you, I am incredibly open as much as it will benefit your healing.
My specialties are: complex trauma (chronic/childhood), substance use, and chronic pain/illness. My passion also lies in supporting therapists who want skilled consultation for challenging cases.
Trauma processing depends greatly on co-regulation and mirroring skills in session, so you’ll be seeing a lot of that around here.
My approach is direct, grounded, and deeply human.
My approach
My work extends beyond talk therapy. I use EMDR and IFS–informed approaches. I pay attention to your whole experience, getting curious about the totality of you beyond just your mental health. I prioritize recovery beyond symptom management, working with transparency and directness. This is careful, collaborative work. You’ll always understand what we’re doing and why.
Two ways to work together
This practice supports both personal healing and professional support. Choose the path that fits.
Therapy
Trauma-focused therapy for adults who want genuine and lasting change. This is work that is grounded, honest, and paced with evidenced based interventions, and your best interest in mind- always.
Therapist Consultation
1:1 virtual consultation for therapists seeking support with complex cases, clinical stuck points, and treatment planning.
Credentials & Practice:
Insurance:
I currently accept the following insurance plans:
BCBS (Commercial, Medicaid, Essential Plan)
IHA (Commercial & Medicaid),
Univera, Cigna, Aetna, United
OON/ Out-of-network ( I will work with you to determine if this is a practical option for you)
Credentials:
Alexis Pena, LMHC-D, PLLC
Alexis Pena, Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
3960 Harlem Road, Suite 7
Buffalo, NY 14226
Phone: 716-489-8988
A note on fit
This is a values-based fit. My work is steady, direct, and grounded in respect for co-occurring presentations. I’m not a “quick fix” or short-term therapist. If you’re looking for a space that can hold nuance, authenticity, and depth, without pressure or performance, you’ll likely feel comfortable here. This work asks for curiosity, patience, and a willingness to stay present in the room.
Ready when you are.
Reach out through my secure portal for therapy inquiries or consultation requests.