Alexis James, LMHC

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Compassionate counselor focused on personal stories

Details

Name	Alexis James
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	New York
Licensed in	Florida, New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	10

About Alexis

Alexis James is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings ten years of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Alexis also supports those dealing with addiction, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and concerns around self-esteem and identity.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices rather than jargon. Alexis listens for the stories people tell about themselves and looks for patterns that get in the way of day-to-day life.

Background and approach

She draws on Narrative Therapy to reframe personal stories, and uses approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build skills for managing thoughts and behaviors. Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas guide how she stays present and responsive in sessions.

Alexis pays attention to specific life pressures like parenting stress, caregiver strain, career uncertainty, and cultural or identity-related concerns. She also helps with panic, obsessive behaviors, postpartum depression, seasonal mood shifts, and issues tied to guilt, shame, or abandonment. In sessions people can expect a collaborative process.

Alexis helps people set clear goals and tries out small changes between meetings. Her aim is steady progress so everyday life feels more manageable and meaningful.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Coping with life changes among the things Alexis works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Alexis among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Alexis among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Alexis among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Alexis among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Alexis among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Alexis among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Alexis among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Alexis among the ways she works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Alexis among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Alexis directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Alexis directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and skills-based approaches work online

Alexis blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered ideas in remote sessions. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people carry and finds new ways to describe problems so they feel less defining. ACT focuses on values and small, practical actions that help people move toward what matters even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. Client-Centered work provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's pace and priorities.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alexis will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together the therapist and client decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed based on progress and comfort.

Online work uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, coping check-ins, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible for people balancing work, caregiving, or travel.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Alexis address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, parenting strain, and related problems such as panic, OCD symptoms, and postpartum depression.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and conversational, focusing on the stories people tell about their lives and on concrete steps that make day-to-day life easier.

What is her clinical experience?

She has ten years of experience working with individuals on a wide range of concerns and brings a practical, solutions-minded focus to therapy.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with credentials listed as FL LMHC and NY LMHC.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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