- Grief and loss support
- Values focused work
- Practical skills
About Curllin
Dr. Curllin Alexis is a New York psychologist who helps people facing major life stressors and emotional strain. She works with individuals on anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and struggles with self-esteem. Dr. Alexis brings six years of clinical experience to sessions and aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients try small, doable changes. Sessions focus on practical tools for coping with stress, improving communication, and managing emotions. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and the specific pressures of first-responder or workplace roles.
Dr. Alexis uses several well-known approaches to guide treatment. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking, acceptance-based work to help people live by their values, and attachment-informed perspectives to address relational wounds. These methods are used flexibly to match each person's needs and goals.
Grief and end-of-life concerns are among the issues she addresses, including how people navigate loss and complicated feelings around hospice and end-of-life situations. She also helps with impulsivity, addiction-related problems, body image, and intimacy-related challenges.
Sessions are offered in English for people located in New York. Her credential is NY Psychologist 025059, and she blends practical skills with emotional support so clients can make steady progress toward clearer goals.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients try small, doable changes. Sessions focus on practical tools for coping with stress, improving communication, and managing emotions. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and the specific pressures of first-responder or workplace roles.
Dr. Alexis uses several well-known approaches to guide treatment. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking, acceptance-based work to help people live by their values, and attachment-informed perspectives to address relational wounds. These methods are used flexibly to match each person's needs and goals.
Grief and end-of-life concerns are among the issues she addresses, including how people navigate loss and complicated feelings around hospice and end-of-life situations. She also helps with impulsivity, addiction-related problems, body image, and intimacy-related challenges.
Sessions are offered in English for people located in New York. Her credential is NY Psychologist 025059, and she blends practical skills with emotional support so clients can make steady progress toward clearer goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters most. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making choices that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships affect current connection and trust, and it can be useful for intimacy, communication, and relationship-related doubts.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to try methods that fit their needs and goals, adjusting strategies if something is not helping. Expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and check-ins about progress so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time for appointments. Talk with the therapist during scheduling to choose session arrangements that work best for your routine and communication preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, trauma, and a broad set of related concerns.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance-based work, attachment perspectives, and other evidence-informed methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with people on emotional and life challenges in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She practices in New York and holds the credential NY Psychologist 025059.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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