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Dr. Curllin Alexis

NY Psychologist 025059

Practical, empathic care for life transitions

  • Acceptance based techniques
  • Attachment focused work
  • Skills for daily life

About Curllin

Dr. Curllin Alexis is a New York psychologist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and changes in life. She combines practical strategies with a steady, empathetic approach so people feel understood and can make small, real changes.

She works with concerns like social anxiety, communication problems, low self-esteem, and career stress. Eating and body image issues are also part of her focus. Dr. Alexis uses straightforward techniques to help people manage mood, impulsivity, and addictive behaviors while attending to the emotions behind those patterns.

Her work is collaborative. Sessions typically involve talking through what matters most, trying out new coping tools, and tracking progress over time. She emphasizes skills people can use between sessions to handle day-to-day stressors and relationship moments more effectively.

Dr. Alexis draws from approaches such as cognitive behavior techniques, acceptance-based strategies, and methods that focus on attachment and building stronger self-understanding. These are applied in ways that match each person’s goals and life situation.

She has six years of clinical experience as a NY Psychologist, and she supports people from diverse backgrounds. Sessions are offered in English and take place with her New York practice. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take small committed steps toward them while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and struggles around body image and eating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, and sleep trouble. It often uses practical exercises and homework to build lasting skills. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current relationships and intimacy; it helps people understand connection, trust, and communication difficulties.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try methods that suit the person and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as current options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as using therapy around work breaks, avoiding travel time, or choosing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows consistent follow-up between in-person appointments when that is needed. Licensed professionals can adapt the chosen approaches to make online sessions practical and focused on everyday improvements.

License and NPI

Psychologist New York · No. 025059
NPI1407662869

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma, sleeping problems, depression, career issues, compassion fatigue, and related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and affirming, focusing on practical skills and deeper understanding. Sessions mix talking, skill practice, and planning small changes to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a NY Psychologist with the credential listed as NY Psychologist 025059 and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and payment handled?

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

What do I do to get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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