Profile / United States
Kerrlan "Alyssa" Baird, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - Stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Kerrlan
Kerrlan "Alyssa" Baird is an LPC in Texas with three years of clinical experience helping people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, anger, and coping with life changes. She works directly with clients who want practical ways to manage strong feelings and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions are focused and straightforward, with an emphasis on skills people can use between meetings.
Alyssa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and Mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness. EMDR is listed among her approaches and may be considered when trauma symptoms are present.
Her style favors clear goals and step-by-step progress. Conversations often include identifying troubling thought patterns, practicing coping strategies, and trying behavioral experiments. Homework between sessions is common to help transfer what is learned into daily life.
Alyssa pays attention to communication problems and mood-related concerns such as panic and post-traumatic stress. She also supports women and young adults facing transitional challenges and role changes. Her work targets concrete problems like panic attacks, recurring arguments, and sudden life shifts.
People who choose her often want practical tools, short-term skills, and a direct approach to managing symptoms. Her Texas LPC credential appears as LPC and indicates her licensure in Texas. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
How her CBT, DBT, and client-centered approaches translate to online work
Alyssa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that maintain anxiety or angry reactions. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps - noticing a thought, testing evidence, and trying a different behavior - which can be practiced between meetings.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques teach specific skills for managing intense feelings and improving communication. Client-centered methods are used alongside these approaches to listen to each person’s priorities and set goals based on what matters to them.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist and client review current problems, goals, and preferences and then pick one or two approaches to try. They check in regularly and adjust the plan if a different method would fit better.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking to know how meetings are arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday routines and bring real situations into the conversation for immediate problem-solving.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, anger, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like panic and mood problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts, test new ways of thinking, and practice behavior changes between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has three years of experience working with the concerns listed and applying CBT, DBT, client-centered methods, EMDR, and mindfulness approaches.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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