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Alexis James, LMHC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Alexis

Alexis James is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a decade of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship difficulties.

Background and approach

She brings practical tools aimed at coping with life changes, managing impulses and compulsions, and addressing concerns like self-esteem, addictions, and career stress. Alexis also addresses nuanced areas such as abandonment, caregiver stress, family of origin issues, multicultural concerns, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Her approach blends evidence-based methods to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Alexis often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build psychological flexibility, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients explore what behaviors and thoughts may be holding them back while identifying realistic, individual strategies for change. Licensed in New York (NY LMHC 010995) and Florida (FL LMHC MH15281), Alexis offers sessions in English and provides multiple online session formats to fit varied schedules.

She aims to create a supportive, down-to-earth space where practical problem solving and personal growth can coexist.

Online approaches that focus on skills and values



Alexis commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behaviors and to practice concrete strategies for change. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes identifying personal values, accepting difficult emotions, and committing to actions that align with what matters most. These approaches suit concerns like anxiety, mood difficulties, ADHD-related challenges, and problems with motivation or avoidance.

Choosing the right method is typically a collaborative process. Alexis works with clients to assess symptoms, goals, and daily realities and then tailors a mix of techniques that fit each person’s preferences and needs. This means treatment evolves based on what is helpful, with regular check-ins to adjust focus and strategies together.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or work. The variety of communication options allows clients to practice skills in ways that suit their daily routines and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alexis commonly help with?
She helps with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family challenges, and addictions. Additional areas include panic, obsessions and compulsions, postpartum depression, and life-purpose work.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
Therapy is collaborative and practical, using client-centered conversation alongside structured techniques to build coping skills and clarify values. The style balances supportive listening with active skill-building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alexis has 10 years of experience working with diverse clinical concerns and draws on that background to adapt her methods to each client’s needs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with licenses FL LMHC MH15281 and NY LMHC 010995, and she practices from New York.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
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 by location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alexis?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

Florida, New York

Languages

English

What Alexis can help with

Alexis James works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Alexis works with individuals throughout the lifespan.

Alexis works with women of color, black women, and any individual in need.

How Alexis approaches therapy

Alexis's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Alexis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York, with 10 years of clinical experience.