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Dr. Curllin Alexis
Experience
6 years
Based in
New York
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · New York

Dr. Curllin Alexis

NY Psychologist 025059

Therapist focused on practical emotional support

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License and NPI on record

Psychologist
New York · 025059
NPI
1407662869

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  • Warm and direct
  • Evidence-based methods
  • Practical coping skills

About Curllin

Dr. Curllin Alexis is a New York licensed psychologist who offers therapeutic support to people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and periods of personal change. She holds the NY Psychologist credential (NY Psychologist 025059) and brings six years of clinical experience to her work. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people feel heard and move toward clearer choices.

She helps with common problems such as social anxiety, communication struggles, low self-esteem, grief, and the stress of major life transitions. She also supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, career strain, compassion fatigue, and issues around intimacy. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and forgiveness.

Dr. Alexis uses a collaborative approach that centers the client's perspective. She draws on several evidence-based methods to help people notice patterns, practice new skills, and try different ways of coping. Sessions typically emphasize practical steps alongside emotional reflection.

Her background includes work with diverse cultural experiences and workplace-related stressors. This informs how she tailors sessions to each person's needs and daily life. People who value an affirming, straightforward therapist tend to find her practical and attentive.

To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. The intake process is intended to clarify goals and identify which approaches will be most useful going forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemADHD

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 guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then committing to actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and communication, often useful for relationship and abandonment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. This may mean combining parts of different approaches and adjusting techniques as progress is tracked.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. That said, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. It also lets people work with a licensed professional in New York while keeping therapy aligned with everyday routines. If you want to know which session types are available, check the booking details when you start the matching questionnaire.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, trauma and many related struggles such as body image and caregiver stress.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and affirming, mixing practical skill-building with time to talk through emotions and life choices.

What is Dr. Alexis's clinical background?

She has six years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and life transition concerns and working with diverse cultural and workplace issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a New York psychologist listed as NY Psychologist 025059 and practices in New York.

Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients accepted?

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

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled for therapy sessions?

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

What are the first steps to start working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.

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