Alexis M. Flowers

Alexis currently serves as a Primary Therapist for outpatient services at SOBA New Jersey. Having received a Bachelor’s Degree in Family & Child Studies with a minor in Social Work from Montclair State University, she then went on to pursue her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling also at Montclair State University. Alexis is currently in the process of becoming a licensed professional counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. 

Alexis has a history of working with at-risk youth and men in the substance abuse, addictions, and behavioral health fields. She has served as an employee of SOBA New Jersey since April 2023. Alexis provides an intricate perspective and multi-cultural approach to all walks of life served here at SOBA New Jersey. Alexis has honed in on the opportunity to further advance in the helping profession. 

Prior to joining the SOBA NJ team, Alexis was employed working with adults in a short-term dual diagnosis treatment program, where she served as a Clinical Liaison. Alexis has also worked with both adults and adolescents in the state of New Jersey and New York, reintegrating into society who struggle with co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, mental health, abuse, and community disparities. 

Alexis developed skills in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing techniques (MI), Reality Therapy, and person-focused approaches. Alexis finds appreciation and reward in seeing clients overcome life’s challenges and grow to fulfill their life’s purpose as a result of fully immersing themselves into the treatment process and exploring the depths of self-exploration to later reach a space of healing and fulfillment. In her leisure time, Alexis enjoys spending time with her family and friends, writing poetry, and immersing herself in other career paths serving as a helping professional.