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Alexis James

Alexis James, LMHC

Therapist in New York

Trauma-aware counselor focused on practical progress

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida, New York

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Practical coping skills

About Alexis

Alexis James is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who focuses on trauma and abuse alongside a wide range of concerns. She aims to help people reduce anxiety, manage stress, and rebuild self-esteem so everyday life feels more manageable. Alexis emphasizes practical change and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

She uses straightforward conversations to identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Then she works with each person to test new ways of coping and relating. Alexis draws on methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness-informed strategies to create steps that are realistic and useful.

Her work also includes addressing relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms. She pays attention to issues connected to family of origin, abandonment, guilt and shame, and multicultural concerns. Her approach is adaptable to the problem at hand.

Alexis has about 10 years of clinical experience and holds licensure as an LMHC in Florida and New York. She has experience supporting people across the lifespan and notes she is particularly drawn to helping women of color, though she works with a broad range of individuals.

Outside of clinical work she is a mother and enjoys traveling, interior design, and true crime and comedy TV. She describes herself as easygoing and motivated, and aims to build a practical plan with each person who comes for help.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings; it can help with anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and OCD. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions in close relationships and can help people improve how they express needs and respond to conflict.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and daily life and suggest which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps and what feels workable for the person.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit therapy into busy schedules - it can make it easier to have regular check-ins, take shorter mid-day sessions, avoid travel time, or use resources and worksheets between meetings. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Alexis, adapt methods such as ACT and CBT to work well in an online setting and focus on practical tools that carry over into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alexis work with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, mood concerns, ADHD, and related issues listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Sessions aim to produce steps people can use between meetings.

What is her clinical background?

Alexis has about 10 years of experience working in counseling settings and notes experience with people across the lifespan.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LMHC and holds licensure in Florida and New York, and she practices from New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process of working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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