- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Kerrie
Kerrie Pelan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with three years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. Kerrie also supports people coping with trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She uses clear, action-oriented methods in sessions. Kerrie draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. She also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns without getting swept up in them. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools help set achievable steps and build momentum.
In a typical session Kerrie listens to what matters most and helps clarify the next practical step. She treats clients as the expert in their own life while offering evidence-informed ways to shift unhelpful habits. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with space to problem-solve as well as reflect.
Kerrie has worked with people facing workplace stress, relationship issues, parenting pressures, and the overlap of mood problems and daily functioning. Her approach addresses both immediate coping and small changes that can improve day-to-day life. She encourages gradual practice rather than overnight fixes.
She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the site's matching process.
How CBT, mindfulness, and motivational work in online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and then tests small changes to shift those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and recurring self-critical thinking that feeds guilt and shame.Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice emotions and bodily responses without immediately reacting to them. Simple breath or attention practices are offered to reduce reactivity and increase the ability to make a different choice in the moment.
Motivational Interviewing focuses on what matters to the client and strengthens internal motivation for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to turn vague goals into concrete next steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Kerrie will work with each client to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. She frames this as a process of testing what fits the person’s needs and preferences.
The practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Sessions are arranged through the site's matching and scheduling flow, which helps match practical needs with therapeutic style.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, ADHD, and feelings of guilt and shame.
How would she approach guilt or shame?
She uses CBT to examine thought patterns alongside mindfulness to notice painful feelings without being overwhelmed. Sessions include practical steps to change unhelpful behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience and practices as an LCSW in New York.
Where does she practice?
She is licensed in New York and sees clients there; sessions are conducted in English.
Can non-US clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking through the site's matching flow.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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