Alexis  Overstreet

Alexis Overstreet

Alexis Overstreet, MSW, LCSW, LCAS is the proprietor of Metaspace Counseling, PLLC, a state Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner and Consultant, and Internal Family Systems practitioner, and has training in Trauma and Tension Release Exercises (TRE). Her practice and passion is teaching about the healing of trauma from a “bottom up” brain approach, interpersonal neurobiology, and working with brain-body practices to facilitate healing. She currently works with two distinct populations: women of color who struggle with cultural and transitional traumas, and older adults who are struggling to find purpose in retirement. She has worked with individuals, families, and groups in community mental health, outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitalization, and case management in the Winston-Salem area. In addition, she is a practitioner of mindfulness and meditation, hosts half-day silent retreats (pre-pandemic), and has recently introduced a virtual experiential space to teach and encourage self-regulation skills to therapists and helpers.