Alexis James

Alexis James is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the ups and downs of life transitions. Alexis also supports concerns such as self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and relationship and parenting challenges.

She works in a warm, straightforward way and aims to find solutions that fit each person. Sessions focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, and on practical steps people can try between meetings. Alexis draws on a mix of clinical approaches to tailor work to individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

With ten years of experience and the LMHC credential, Alexis brings both clinical experience and real-life perspective as a parent and partner. She describes herself as easygoing and motivated, and she aims to create a space where people can talk honestly about what’s hard. Clients can expect a collaborative conversation about goals and small, achievable changes.

Her approach often combines cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based and emotionally focused methods. She pays attention to cultural background and identity in therapy and addresses issues like multicultural concerns, guilt, shame, and family of origin patterns. Practical coping skills for panic, obsessive thoughts, and mood shifts are commonly part of the work.

Alexis enjoys building a genuine connection and helping people find meaning in everyday life. Before booking, confirm current session options and times to make sure they match your needs.

How these approaches translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choosing actions that match your values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and getting clarity about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to change feelings over time; it is often used for anxiety, panic, OCD patterns, and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and shifting emotional responses in relationships, and can be useful for relational stress and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That conversation helps shape whether sessions emphasize acceptance strategies, cognitive techniques, or emotion-focused exercises, and the plan can change as needs evolve.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Online work can make it simpler to keep consistent appointments, have shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available and which will fit your routine.