- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida, New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Alexis
Alexis James is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and relationship strain. She works with issues like trauma, grief, addictions, and self-esteem and supports clients facing life changes and identity-related concerns. Alexis brings a straightforward, warm style and practical tools to sessions.
She uses clear, evidence-informed methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions focus on small, doable steps so progress feels real.
Background and approach
Conversations aim to make everyday life more manageable and meaningful. Alexis draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches to shape her work. She also uses skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when appropriate.
These approaches are adapted to each person instead of following a fixed script. With ten years of experience and an LMHC credential, Alexis practices in New York and holds licensure in Florida and New York. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and invites people to set goals that fit their values and routines.
Outside of clinical work she is a mother who enjoys travel, interior design, and watching murder mysteries. Her background and life experience inform a relatable, down-to-earth approach to helping people make steady change.
What Alexis works with
Everything Alexis lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Alexis helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alexis lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that fit everyday parenting life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action toward them. It helps people stop fighting uncomfortable feelings and start living in ways that match what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and teaches practical skills to change them, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, offering listening and reflection to help someone make sense of their choices and strengths.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and recommend paths to try. That collaboration makes it easier to adjust methods over time if something isn’t working as hoped.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a short check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text let people send messages between sessions or have brief check-ins without scheduling a longer appointment. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside parenting and daily routines.
Questions people ask about Alexis
What kinds of concerns does Alexis help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, trauma, addictions, and relationship strain among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth with practical focus. Sessions emphasize small, doable steps and collaborative goal-setting.
What is her clinical background?
Alexis has ten years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and blends several proven approaches to tailor care to each person.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LMHC credentials and is licensed in Florida and New York, and she practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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