BOutique integrative psychiatry for women
Psychotherapy • Psychiatry • Hormonal Health
Women often tell me they don’t feel like themselves anymore. They know something has changed, but they don't know why. Together, we work to understand what's changed. Rather than stopping at a diagnosis or focusing on symptoms alone, I look at how your biology, psychology, and life experiences interact to shape your mental health.Through psychotherapy, psychiatry, hormone evaluation and treatment, and evidence-based lifestyle strategies, I create personalized treatment plans designed for lasting change.
CA | NY | MT | CO
Meet Dr. Alexis Anderson
I have been in private practice since 2008. I completed a residency in psychiatry at Yale University and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. I obtained my medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and my Bachelor of Science degree from Emory University.
I am licensed to practice medicine in Montana, California, New York, and Colorado.
I reside in Bozeman, Montana, where I enjoy spending time hiking and skiing in the mountains and canoeing and kayaking on the rivers. I most enjoy spending time with my two daughters, who tirelessly help me grow.
UNIQUE ASPECTS OF MY PRACTICE
Women’s mental health
Women's mental health is dynamic because women's biology is dynamic. But biology is only part of the story. Relationships, trauma, chronic stress, medical conditions, and life experiences all shape emotional well-being. My practice is dedicated exclusively to women because understanding how these factors interact is essential to providing thoughtful, personalized psychiatric care.
Every woman has a unique story. My goal is to help you understand yours.
psychotherapy
I combine psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Psychodynamic psychotherapy helps women understand how past experiences and unconscious influences shape their emotions, relationships, and self-worth, addressing issues like perfectionism, shame, and life transitions. CBT provides practical tools to challenge negative thought patterns, manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stress, and develop healthier coping strategies.
personalized care
Because every woman is different, every treatment plan should be too. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. By limiting the size of my practice, I'm able to provide thoughtful, individualized care with extended appointments, flexible scheduling, and ongoing communication between sessions when needed. This allows us to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship and adapt your treatment as your needs evolve over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our first appointment is an opportunity to begin building a trusting, collaborative relationship. Together, we will explore your reasons for seeking treatment, any current symptoms you’re experiencing, and your personal goals for healing. You’ll receive a comprehensive questionnaire before the session, which we will review together. This process allows us to gain a rich, nuanced understanding of your unique experiences, challenges, values and aspirations, forming a foundation for transformative healing.
In this co-created journey, we’ll take a deep dive into various aspects of your life—your mental and physical health history, relationships, spirituality, career, nutrition, lifestyle habits, sleep patterns, and coping strategies. We’ll also discuss any current stressors and explore the factors influencing your well-being.
Additionally, lab testing may be recommended to help identify any underlying medical issues, hormonal imbalances, neuroendocrine disruptions, metabolic health disturbances, nutrient deficiencies, or inflammation, offering valuable insights and guiding us toward a holistic treatment plan tailored just for you.
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I have extensive training in both psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on uncovering unconscious thoughts, feelings, and past experiences that influence current behavior and emotions. By exploring early relationships and unresolved conflicts, it helps women gain insight into recurring patterns and emotional challenges. The goal is to promote self-awareness, emotional growth, and lasting change.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented approach that focuses on the dynamic interplay between thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and body sensations, recognizing that these elements are interconnected and influence each other. CBT helps women identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors. By learning to reframe distorted thinking, improve emotion regulation and distress tolerance and develop healthier coping strategies, you will experience reduced emotional distress and an improvement in problem-solving.
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No, as a holistic, integrative psychiatrist, I focus on treating the whole person. I believe the most effective care comes from combining therapy, medication management (if necessary), and lifestyle coaching with a single clinician who understands your entire well-being. This approach ensures a comprehensive and cohesive treatment plan.
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All my sessions are conducted virtually, offering you the flexibility, privacy, and convenience to prioritize your well-being from anywhere.
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Montana, California, New York, and Colorado
Most often Bozeman, Big Sky, San Diego, LA, Santa Barbara, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Marin County, New York, Denver and Boulder
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Yes! The inclusion of family members is encouraged when it supports specific therapeutic goals and helps foster healthier relationships.