Therapy doesn’t have to feel like a sterile room with a box of tissues and awkward silence. Sometimes it looks like a paintbrush in your hand, a breath taken slowly and intentionally, or a brave conversation you never thought you’d have. Sometimes, it even looks like movement—a sway, a stretch, a pause. Healing doesn’t come in one shape. And here, you don’t have to either.
I’m Alissa, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist supporting teens, young adults, and moms as they navigate identity, emotional overwhelm, big transitions, and the quiet ache of feeling disconnected from themselves. I blend warmth with clinical depth—offering therapy that’s playful, expressive, and grounded in real healing.
Many of my clients are navigating big life transitions like divorce, parenthood, grief, or aging. Others come in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, shut down, or unsure of who they are anymore. Whether you’re facing relationship strain, burnout, identity shifts, or emotional pain that’s hard to name, you don’t have to carry it alone.
Therapy with me is an active, evolving experience—much like the people I work with. I approach each session as a collaborative space where we can explore, create, and heal in ways that feel real and relevant to you. My background as a dancer and choreographer taught me early on that movement is medicine, and that healing doesn’t always come in the form of words. Sometimes we find clarity in stillness. Other times, it’s through rhythm, art, or simply breathing and noticing. I carry that belief into every session.
The foundation of my work is trauma-informed care—meaning I approach your story with care, safety, and attunement to what your nervous system needs, not just what your mind is saying. I integrate somatic-based practices to help you feel more connected to your body and grounded in the present moment. We might explore emotions through breathwork, tension release, or mindful movement, allowing your body to speak what words can’t always express.
I also pull from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help untangle unhelpful thought patterns and build practical coping strategies, and I often use internal family systems (IFS) to explore the different parts of you—especially the ones that might feel in conflict. When it makes sense, I bring in expressive arts, from drawing and collage to journaling or metaphor work, as another way to process what’s been living inside. My person-centered, attachment-focused approach means I always meet you with empathy, creativity, and an openness to who you are beneath the survival strategies.
You won’t find one-size-fits-all therapy here. Whether we’re talking, creating, grounding, or simply sitting in stillness together, you lead the pace and direction. I’m here to reflect, support, and walk alongside you as you navigate the terrain.
