Alexis James , LMHC

Alexis James is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with ten years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also supports concerns like ADHD, addiction, grief, and eating issues, and addresses many matters relevant to women and LGBT clients. Alexis practices in New York and holds LMHC credentials for Florida and New York.

Alexis aims to help people find practical steps that fit their daily life. She prefers straightforward conversations and helps clients notice patterns in thoughts and behavior. Sessions focus on small, achievable changes rather than quick fixes. The work often includes building coping skills, managing strong emotions, and improving self-esteem.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered methods. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy tools when they suit the situation. These methods are used to help with panic, obsessive thinking, mood swings, and relationship strain.

Alexis describes herself as easygoing and motivated. She brings a practical, empathic style to sessions and aims to help clients discover what matters to them. Outside of work she is a mother who enjoys travel, design, and TV reruns.

People start by matching through the platform and scheduling sessions in the format that fits them. Alexis offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing support.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and finding direction after big life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns. It is commonly used for panic, obsessive thinking, mood symptoms, and managing stress.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, supportive relationship where the therapist listens and helps people find their own solutions. This approach supports self-esteem work, processing grief, and navigating relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for in-depth talk sessions and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, frequent touchpoints. These formats give flexibility so therapy can fit around work, family, and other commitments.