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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- CBT and DBT methods
About Kerrlan
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience, Kerrlan "Alyssa" Baird helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, and life changes. She also works with communication problems, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, women’s issues, and young adult concerns. Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Alyssa uses several practical approaches in sessions. She centers the conversation on each person's experience and priorities using client-centered methods. She also draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and on dialectical behavior strategies to teach coping and emotion regulation skills. Some work may include mindfulness practices and EMDR techniques when appropriate.
In a typical session Alyssa listens to what is most pressing and then helps set short-term goals. She uses concrete exercises and skills practice rather than long lectures. Therapy might include skills coaching for managing panic, role-play for communication, or focused memory processing for trauma symptoms.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration. Clients help choose which techniques to try based on what feels useful. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That intake helps clarify current concerns and whether her methods match the person's goals. If unsure about session formats, confirm options before booking.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions use this approach to set priorities, identify goals, and guide the pace of work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches specific tools for changing thought and behavior patterns; in remote sessions this often means using worksheets, thought records, and between-session practice. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can be taught through step-by-step coaching and skills practice over video or phone.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current concerns, goals, and preferences and then try methods that seem most useful. Progress is checked regularly and techniques are adjusted based on what helps in day-to-day life.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel for appointments. It also supports using digital worksheets, guided mindfulness exercises, and homework practice between sessions to reinforce new skills.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, women’s issues, and young adult concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses client-centered therapy as a foundation and applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and EMDR when appropriate. Methods are chosen to match a person's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns. That experience informs her use of skills-based exercises and goal-focused sessions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas. Sessions are offered in English and she practices from Texas.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted. Sessions are provided to clients in the United States only.
What session formats are used?
The original information does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Cost varies depending on location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The intake helps identify goals and the best methods to try first.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.