- CBT methods
- ACT ideas
- Attachment work
About Curllin
Dr. Curllin Alexis is a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 025059) with six years of clinical experience working with adults. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as guilt and shame. Her practice is based in New York and sessions are conducted in English.
She helps people talk through difficult feelings and life changes in clear, practical terms. Sessions address issues like communication problems, intimacy-related concerns, body image, and career stress. She also supports people facing first responder stress, caregiver strain, and challenges around forgiveness and abandonment.
Dr. Alexis uses several evidence-informed approaches. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take small, meaningful steps. Attachment-based work is used when early relationships affect current emotional patterns.
Her style is collaborative and direct. She works with clients to set concrete goals and practices that can be tried between sessions. For people dealing with trauma or intense emotional reactions, she can incorporate skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help manage distress.
Practical concerns such as sleep, eating, impulsivity, and substance use are addressed alongside emotional themes. Dr. Alexis also assists with hospice and end-of-life counseling, HIV / AIDS related issues, and immigration-related stress when those topics arise in therapy.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify what matters to them, and take small steps that align with those values. It is useful for persistent guilt, anxiety, or when someone feels stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and practicing concrete changes. It helps with anxiety, low mood, sleep and eating difficulties, and unhelpful self-judgments.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current emotional responses and communication. This approach can be helpful for people wrestling with abandonment, trust, or intimacy-related issues.
Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, life context, and preferences and then try approaches that fit those needs. That collaborative process can include tracking small experiments, practicing skills between sessions, and adjusting tactics over time.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know what to expect for online work. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They let people practice skills in their everyday routines while working with a licensed professional on treatment methods like CBT, ACT, or attachment-informed work.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and related topics such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach guilt or shame in sessions?
She uses practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clarify thoughts and values and to practice different ways of responding to shame and guilt.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She has six years of experience as a practicing psychologist based in New York and has worked with a range of emotional and life stressors.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a New York psychologist, listed as NY Psychologist 025059, and she practices in New York.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.