About Alexis Gilliam Lerner
Alexis Gilliam Lerner, LMFT is a Black marriage and family therapist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Alexis sees patients at AGL & Associates. Alexis offers in-person visits and telehealth appointments and is currently accepting new patients.
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Licensed for telehealth in: CA
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Black patients and Therapy (LMFT)
Black LMFTs (Marriage & Family Therapists): couples, families, and systemic therapy. Trained to treat the relationship system, not just the individual.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) are master's-level clinicians trained specifically in systemic therapy, treating the relationship as the "patient," not just the individuals. That framing is powerful for Black families navigating intergenerational trauma, mixed-status households, co-parenting after divorce, or in-law dynamics. Research in Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (2018) found culturally matched LMFTs improved couples-therapy outcomes for Black clients by 30 percent.
Common reasons to book an LMFT
- Couples therapy and premarital counseling
- Co-parenting after divorce or separation
- Blended family and stepfamily dynamics
- Parent-teen conflict
- Adult children and aging parent relationships
- Infidelity recovery, affair repair
When to book
- Same fight repeating for months without resolution
- Considering separation or divorce
- Trust breach: infidelity, financial deception
- Parenting disagreements affecting kids
Advocacy prompts
- Do you work with couples of color, same-sex couples, or polyamorous couples?
- What's your approach if one partner won't attend?
- How many sessions do typical couples need?
How this listing was verified
Every provider in this directory self-identifies as Black or is listed by a self-identifying professional organization, and licensure or credentials are checked before a listing goes live.
- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1720729551 recorded Aug 2026
- Provider self-claim Self-identification recorded Aug 2026
- Inclusive Therapists directory Self-identification Source recorded Jul 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Alexis Gilliam Lerner accepting new patients?
Yes, Alexis Gilliam Lerner is accepting new patients.
Where is Alexis Gilliam Lerner's practice located?
Alexis Gilliam Lerner practices at Los Angeles, CA. Phone: 424-209-7448.
Does Alexis Gilliam Lerner offer telehealth?
Alexis Gilliam Lerner offers in-person visits and telehealth.
What does a Therapy (LMFT) treat?
Black LMFTs (Marriage & Family Therapists): couples, families, and systemic therapy. Trained to treat the relationship system, not just the individual.
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