Alexis James , LMHC

Alexis James is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida and New York with 10 years of experience. She has also held a certification as a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider, and she has worked with people across the lifespan. Alexis has a particular passion for supporting women of color, specifically Black women, while remaining open to helping any individual seeking support.

Her approach emphasizes practical, individualized solutions that help clients uncover strengths and make everyday life feel more manageable and meaningful. Drawing on cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused techniques among other established methods, she collaborates with clients to identify thoughts and behaviors that may be limiting progress and to develop realistic steps toward change. Alexis is experienced addressing anxiety, adjustment-related stress, relational and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, addictions, ADHD, and a wide range of related issues.

Colleagues and clients find her easygoing, motivated, and deeply committed to the work of helping others. Outside of her clinical role she is a mother, wife, and sister who enjoys traveling, shopping, interior design, and watching reruns of The Office and murder mysteries. Please note she is available Tuesday and Friday mornings only for live chat sessions at this time.

Approaches and Online Care for Everyday Challenges

Alexis James uses evidence-informed approaches to guide online work in a way that fits each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical skills to act in line with those values even when difficult feelings arise. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental relationship to help clients explore their goals and find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alexis works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance allows adjustments over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility for many schedules and life situations. Alexis provides care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks or manage care from different locations. Live chat availability is limited to Tuesday and Friday mornings at this time, and other modalities may have different scheduling options.