- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT
- Relationship concerns
About Alexis
Alexis James is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with ten years of clinical experience. She is licensed in Florida and New York and lists young adult issues among her areas of focus. Alexis helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, life changes, relationship strain, grief, trauma, mood concerns, ADHD, and issues related to identity and belonging.
She prefers straightforward, practical work. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and trying small changes that make everyday life easier. Alexis uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotionally-focused work to address symptoms and improve coping.
Her style is conversational and goal-oriented. She works with problems like panic, compulsions, caregiver stress, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation by teaching skills and guiding experiments clients can try between sessions. She also addresses cultural and family-of-origin concerns when they affect current struggles.
Alexis draws on a mix of structured strategies and client-centered listening. That means setting clear steps while paying attention to what matters most to each person. She also incorporates coaching-style work for career and purpose questions when clients want practical next steps.
Outside of practice she balances family life and creative hobbies. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the platform steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Alexis uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses targeted exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for panic, depression, and compulsive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills useful for intense emotions and relationship struggles.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and the therapist work together to choose practical tools and set realistic steps between sessions.
The specific session formats Alexis offers should be confirmed before booking. If you are considering online work, think about what fits your day-to-day life - shorter check-ins can be easier on busy schedules, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and video sessions let you work face-to-face when desired. Online work can make it simpler to fit appointments around school, work, and commuting, while still focusing on skills practice and real-world changes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, grief, ADHD, eating concerns, and many life transitions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and goal-focused, using practical skills and experiments to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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