- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Kerrie
Kerrie Pelan is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and questions about life purpose. Kerrie also supports those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, parenting concerns, and workplace issues.
She uses straightforward methods that focus on practical steps and clear goals. Kerrie brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy into conversations to help identify patterns and try small changes. She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support motivation, present-moment awareness, and decision-making.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Kerrie encourages clients to name what matters most and then tests simple strategies that can be used between meetings. She talks through coping tools for anxiety, strategies for managing mood, and ways to approach difficult conversations.
Kerrie has worked with people navigating adoption and foster care questions, attachment concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also assists those facing guilt, shame, isolation, and codependency, and those wondering what comes next after a big life change.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people notice small shifts that can lead to clearer choices. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are the next steps.
How Kerrie uses practical approaches online
CBT is centered on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It helps with anxiety, mood complaints, and everyday problems by breaking issues into small, manageable steps. Mindfulness Therapy asks clients to notice present-moment experience and develop simple practices for attention and calm. It is often used to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kerrie will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try first, based on current needs, goals, and what feels workable. That process may include mixing CBT techniques with mindfulness practices or using motivational interviewing to build readiness for change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If video is difficult, some people prefer audio-only conversations for a simpler setup. Discussing which arrangement will fit into daily life is a routine part of the first session.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma, parenting concerns, and questions about life purpose among other areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with three years of professional experience.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.