- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Practical strategies
About Kerrie
Kerrie Pelan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. She centers sessions on the client's goals, strengths, and everyday needs. Kerrie speaks plainly and encourages small, achievable steps to reduce stress and build confidence.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are offered to calm racing thoughts and improve focus. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change, and solution-focused work targets quick, practical steps that can be tried between sessions.
Kerrie has three years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She also helps people facing parenting strain, caregiver stress, and challenges related to adoption and foster care. Her background includes supporting those dealing with trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and workplace issues.
In a session she aims to create a collaborative space where clients set the pace. Conversations move at a realistic speed and focus on what will make daily life easier. Clients can expect clear suggestions and at-home exercises to try between visits.
Kerrie believes the decision to start therapy is brave and practical. She invites people to take one concrete step toward change and to build on small wins over time.
How Kerrie’s Approaches Work Online
Kerrie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in straightforward ways that translate well to remote work. CBT helps people identify thought patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood and then try different behaviors to test new ideas. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Kerrie will talk with each person about their goals, daily routines, and what they hope to change. Together they pick techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or needs shift.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to use mindful practices and behavioral experiments between meetings so changes can be tested in everyday settings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kerrie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma and grief. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, ADHD, and workplace difficulties.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses clear, practical methods that focus on goals and strengths. Sessions emphasize small steps clients can try between meetings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of professional experience and has supported people with mood disorders, trauma, and life changes. The work centers on building confidence and coping skills.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York. Sessions are offered from her New York practice.
In which languages can I meet with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and the subscription model used. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.