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Kerrie Pelan

Kerrie Pelan

LCSW

New York

Motivation and practical change-focused therapy

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 089393
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Strengths based
    • Goal oriented
    • Collaborative

    About Kerrie

    Kerrie Pelan is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, goal-oriented therapy. She brings Motivational Interviewing into sessions to help people find their own reasons for change. Kerrie works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood concerns, and life transitions. She also supports people facing trauma, grief, parenting strain, and work-related difficulties.

    With three years of practice as an LCSW in New York, Kerrie emphasizes collaboration. She centers conversations on each person’s strengths and choices. Sessions look at what’s working now and what could change to reduce distress.

    Her approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Mindfulness Therapy is woven in to help people notice reactions and calm heightened emotions. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set clear, achievable goals for short-term progress.

    Kerrie is attentive to challenges common to adoptive and foster families, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and codependency. She also addresses ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue when these come up in work or life.

    People who meet with Kerrie can expect straightforward conversation, practical strategies, and a focus on building confidence. She encourages small, manageable steps and checks in on what feels helpful as therapy unfolds.

  2. How Motivational Interviewing and CBT work online

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. In online sessions this looks like guided conversation, reflective listening, and gentle questions that clarify goals and commitment. It can be useful for motivation, habit shifts, and decisions about next steps.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and test new ways of responding. Online CBT sessions often include brief skill practice, worksheets, and planning real-life experiments to try between meetings. This approach is helpful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That choice is collaborative and can change over time based on what feels useful.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy easier to fit into a busy week, because it can remove travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others appreciate being able to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving commitments. A therapist can discuss how to structure appointments to match a client’s routine and goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Kerrie commonly help with?

    She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, relationship problems, and workplace issues.

    What is her general therapy style?

    Kerrie uses a collaborative, strengths-focused style that includes Motivational Interviewing and clear, goal-oriented techniques to support motivation and practical change.

    What experience does she bring?

    She has three years of professional practice as a licensed clinical social worker working with a range of mood, coping, and relationship concerns.

    What are her credentials and location?

    She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Kerrie?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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