- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Mindfulness and DBT
About Kerrlan
Kerrlan "Alyssa" Baird is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, anger, and life transitions. She also focuses on communication problems, mood challenges, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, women's issues, and young adult issues.
Alyssa centers sessions on what the person brings. She treats clients as the expert in their own life and looks for the strengths that can be used in everyday coping. Sessions are conversational and practical, with room for reflection and skill-building.
Her approach draws from several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps break cycles of thinking and behavior that fuel anxiety and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness practices are used to develop present-moment awareness and stress regulation.
EMDR is listed among her approaches and may be offered to address symptoms related to traumatic memories. Motivational Interviewing techniques can be used to explore ambivalence and support change around difficult habits or decisions.
Alyssa works in Texas and conducts sessions in English. She does not accept international clients. If someone is ready to begin, she asks them to use the site's matching process to schedule a first appointment and start the conversation.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people notice their own strengths and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits that help with anxiety and mood challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alyssa will collaborate with the client to test what helps most based on their goals and preferences. That can mean combining listening-based, skill-building, and mindfulness practices until a workable mix is found.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit moments for therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets the therapist assign short practice tasks between sessions, such as brief mindfulness exercises or CBT worksheets, so progress continues in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, women’s issues, and young adult issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and conversational. Practical skills from CBT and DBT are often included alongside mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a counselor. That experience shapes how she balances skills work with listening to each person's goals.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with practice in Texas. Sessions are provided from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start a session with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That will connect you and allow you to arrange the initial appointment.
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