"Owning our story can be hard, but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it."
Brene Brown
So here’s me owning my story
Hi, I’m Alexis Mabon, MSW, RSW, founder of Hope & Healing with Alexis.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist — and also a woman who has felt the weight of shame and the ache of wondering if she was enough.
For years, I wrestled with betrayal, loss, and the invisible pain that erodes self-worth. I’ve walked through seasons of darkness and come out with a deep belief: healing is possible — and you don’t have to do it alone.
That’s why I do this work: to create a space where you can finally exhale and feel seen, safe, and understood.
My Approach
I believe lasting healing happens at the intersection of connection, safety, compassion, science, and faith.
Science offers us powerful tools — psychology, neuroscience, and trauma-informed practices. Faith reminds us that hope, love, and redemption are always possible. Together, they create a path that is both evidence-based and deeply soul-honouring.
In our work, I draw from:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) for processing trauma
- Compassion-Focused Therapy and CBT for reshaping shame-based beliefs
- Somatic resourcing & polyvagal practices to calm and re-regulate the nervous system
- Attachment-based healing to restore your capacity for secure relationships and self-worth
This isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about helping your nervous system and your heart feel safe enough to heal.
Now, let's get the qualifications out of the way
I’m a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Windsor. Over nearly two decades in the helping professions, I’ve witnessed resilience rise out of deep pain and learned how to guide people from surviving to truly living.
My sessions may be eligible for coverage under certain government programs and extended health benefits, including support for Veterans, Indigenous Peoples, and Refugees
A Personal Note
Outside the therapy room, I’m a mom and animal lover who knows that life can be messy and still beautiful. More than anything, I believe hope can rewrite the hardest chapters.
Your story isn’t finished. Together, through connection, safety, compassion, science, and faith, we can create a new way forward — one filled with freedom, peace, and a deeper sense of worth.