Alexis James

Supportive LMHC focused on practical growth

LMHC New York

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Alexis

Alexis James is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with ten years of experience practicing in New York.

Background and approach

She works with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family struggles, parenting challenges, and issues related to self-esteem and life transitions. Alexis also focuses on areas such as obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic and phobias, postpartum mood concerns, seasonal affective disorder, and multicultural and identity-related challenges.

Her approach is collaborative and skills-oriented, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered techniques. Alexis emphasizes practical strategies to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop coping skills, while also attending to emotions and relational dynamics that influence day-to-day functioning.

She aims to help clients discover meaningful change through realistic, individualized goals rather than quick fixes. Outside of clinical work she balances life as a mother and partner and enjoys travel and interior design.

She offers multiple online session formats and works with clients through a subscription model that can be adjusted based on location and availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Alexis commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depressive patterns, and compulsive responses, while ACT emphasizes values-guided action and accepting difficult feelings to build a more meaningful life. She also draws from client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathic listening and collaboration to help clients feel understood and to support self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and Alexis works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She frames treatment as a partnership, adapting techniques and goals over time as progress and challenges become clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support without geographic constraints and allow for a mix of real-time and on-demand communication to fit changing life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alexis address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, parenting issues, self-esteem, and a range of other concerns listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and pragmatic, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with ACT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered methods to build coping skills and address emotions and relationship patterns.

What is her professional background?

Alexis brings ten years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns and draws on multiple evidence-informed approaches to tailor treatment to each client.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She holds LMHC credentials in Florida and New York listed as FL LMHC MH15281 and NY LMHC 010995, and her practice is based in New York.

Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she provide?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum 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

Licensed

Florida, New York

Languages

English