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Dr. Curllin Alexis

NY Psychologist 025059
Credentials
NY Psychologist 025059
NPI Number
1407662869
Location
New York
Languages
English
Dr. Curllin Alexis
6 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Dr. Curllin Alexis

As a licensed therapist serving clients in New York, I specialize in supporting Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (ASCSA) who are navigating the long-term impact of trauma on their emotional well-being, relationships, and sense of self. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, shame, loneliness, or patterns in relationships that are difficult to understand or change. Together, we create a space where these experiences can be explored with care, respect, and compassion.

My practice is dedicated to helping clients work through challenges such as social anxiety, difficulties with trust and communication, low self-esteem, grief, and major life transitions. I also support individuals who feel stuck in cycles of isolation or self-doubt and are seeking a deeper sense of connection, confidence, and personal clarity.

I bring a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, recognizing that each person’s story is shaped by their cultural background, identities, family systems, and life experiences. Many of my clients are navigating multicultural environments, workplace stress, or the complex task of building a life that aligns with their values while healing from past wounds.

My therapeutic style is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I work alongside clients to help them better understand their emotional patterns, develop tools for managing anxiety and stress, strengthen boundaries and communication, and reconnect with their resilience and inner strengths.

Healing from trauma is not only about reducing pain—it is also about reclaiming your voice, rebuilding trust in yourself, and creating a life that feels meaningful and authentic. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and strive to offer a supportive environment where you can move at your own pace toward growth, healing, and lasting change.

Licenses

Psychologist
025059

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Attachment issues
  • Body image
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Divorce and separation
  • First responder issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Immigration issues
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual disability
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Narcissism
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Imago Relationship Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“She is very welcoming and kind. I immediately felt comfortable talking to her. She never interrupts my thoughts or feelings. And helps me to navigate through my emotions”

“I appreciate Dr. Alexis for her insight, understanding and helping me to unravel how to move forward in midlife. While I'm a newcomer to therapy, Dr. Alexis has been an invaluable guide to this new experience.”

“Dr Alexis is kind patient and thoughtfully engaging. She makes me feel comfortable. she has thoughtful point of views and insight on the potential why’s. She always shares recommendations and strategies that are right for me”

“Dr. Alexis makes me feel heard and validated. She is highly empathetic, knowledgeable, realisitic and supportive and also offers practical guidance for navigating difficulties. I leave my sessions feeling a little lighter.”

“It took me a while to find a therapist that was attuned to my concerns, that understood that I neede more that just a place to vent and that would help me better understand myself. I am happy with the work we are doing and I feel I am in trusted professional hands.”

“Dr Alexis has helped me unravel a lot in the short time we've spoken. Very timely and experienced. Thank you”

“I highly recommend using BetterHelp for telehealth mental health therapy. It is easy to register and from my experience, I was matched with a therapist that I work well with. Dr. Alexis is an excellent provider who has helped me a great deal. She is the best therapist I have had in my life thus far.”

“She's awesome”

“I have been working with Dr Alexis for 6 months now. The progress we have made is tremendous. She reassures me , makes me feel comfortable to unpack difficult topics and retains information to follow up. Dr Alexis always has aids and materials to share and is knowledgeable of our craft. I look forward to our sessions”

“Dr. Alexis is very quick to respond to any message and makes me feel relaxed and heard when we have sessions. She provides me with worksheets and reviews them quickly with suggestions. I feel blessed to have her as my therapist.”

“Dr. Alexis is a wonderful therapist who makes building a connection with her very comfortable. She is super knowledgeable and helpful in so many ways.”

“Amazing therapist!”

“Dr. Alexis has been very helpful. I appreciate this service.”

“Dr. Alexis is very thorough and listens with empathy. She is able to match your pace to ensure you feel comfortable when expressing your thoughts. Dr. Alexis has a lovely sense of humor that could diffuse any situation which was always well received. My partner and I truly enjoyed our time with her.”

“Dr. Alexis is a delight to work with. She gives me tough love when I need it but also balances with empathy and compassion. Our sessions are able to be very serious or very light and fun. She is able to read what I need and modify to make me feel the most comfortable and heard. I really appreciate my time with her and I was very resistant to therapy before this!”

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