- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Kerline
Kerline Alexis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting strains, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also helps with depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and challenges around intimacy and sleep. Her tone is warm and practical, aimed at parents and caregivers looking for straightforward help.
Kerline draws on six years of clinical experience and life experience to shape her work.
Background and approach
She uses clear, down-to-earth talk in sessions and focuses on helping people develop hands-on coping skills. Conversations are interactive and respectful, with an emphasis on understanding each person’s story before deciding what to try. Her approach blends psychodynamic ideas with cognitive-behavioral techniques.
That means she pays attention to past patterns while teaching tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when those fit the client’s goals. Sessions explore what’s happening now, what matters from the past, and what practical steps can make daily life easier.
Kerline works with issues such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, caregiver stress, grief, and multicultural challenges. She helps people facing midlife transitions, communication problems, and feelings of isolation. People can expect a collaborative process focused on skill-building and insight.
Kerline aims to help clients feel more capable of handling parenting pressures, work stress, and relationship strain. She welcomes conversations in English and offers online formats for added flexibility.
What Kerline works with
Everything Kerline lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kerline helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Kerline lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online care and how they help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding a person’s perspective and creating a trusting, nonjudgmental space. It helps when someone needs support to make sense of feelings and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, which can be useful for anger, impulsivity, and intense stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kerline will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. This means checking in about what feels helpful and adjusting techniques as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations. Phone sessions can be a good shorter option when video isn’t needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use written communication if that feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around parenting, work, and daily life while still using evidence-informed approaches such as CBT and DBT.
Questions people ask about Kerline
What concerns does Kerline commonly address
She supports people with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on respectful conversation and practical skill-building tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have
Kerline has six years of experience working in mental health settings and brings that practical background into sessions.
What credentials and location are listed
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions
Sessions are offered in English, and she is able to work with international clients when that fits scheduling and format needs.
What session formats are offered
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and scheduling work
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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