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Kerrie Pelan, LCSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Kerrie

Kerrie Pelan is an LCSW based in New York who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people navigate stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship struggles, and ADHD-related challenges.

Background and approach

Drawing on three years of clinical experience, she centers clients' strengths and personal knowledge of their own lives while providing structured tools to build coping skills, increase motivation, and improve self-esteem. Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to address issues such as grief, trauma, parenting strain, workplace problems, and caregiver stress.

Kerrie also works with those facing identity and relationship questions, including LGBT-related concerns, and supports people coping with co-occurring conditions like bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and addiction-related difficulties. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting that honors their experiences while introducing targeted interventions to manage symptoms and solve immediate problems.

Kerrie emphasizes small, achievable steps toward clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and greater self-compassion as part of long-term growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online access



Kerrie integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy into online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive alternatives, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and mood regulation. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, often supporting stress management, grief, and trauma recovery.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kerrie works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adapts techniques from these models to create a personalized plan that fits the client's needs and pace.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, caregiving, and daily life, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on practical strategies and skill-building across sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kerrie commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and ADHD among other concerns listed in her specialties.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her work emphasizes cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to build coping skills and promote practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kerrie has three years of professional experience providing mental health support and developing individualized treatment plans.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 089393.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not listed as offering services in other languages.
Does she accept clients outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted, so she works with clients located in applicable regions where licensing allows.
How are sessions delivered and what formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide multiple options for engagement and access.
What does it cost and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

What Kerrie can help with

Kerrie Pelan works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Kerrie works with clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, and self esteem.

How Kerrie approaches therapy

Kerrie's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kerrie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York, with 3 years of clinical experience.