Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
- Adolescent/Teen
- Group
About My Clients
Alysa counsels adolescents, young adults, and adults and enjoys leading groups and trainings, teaching courses, and providing supervision to interns. In addition to working with clients experiencing eating disorders, Alysa has specialized in treating Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Attachment and Relationship Concerns, and Depression. Her therapeutic approach is evidence-based and trauma-informed, blending CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems.
My Background and Approach
Alysa earned her Master’s degree at Columbia University with an emphasis on social justice and has been providing counseling for ten years. She has worked in various levels of care and treatment settings including Center for Discovery, The Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Montenido affiliate Oliver-Pyatt, Portland Dialectical Behavior Therapy Institute, University of Portland, and National University of Natural Medicine. Alysa is paneled in network with Aetna, Optum, and Cigna in every state she is licensed. For clients without these insurance plans, she accepts out of pocket payment and can provide invoices if you'd like to submit to your insurance for potential out of network reimbursement.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Alysa has been noted to have a warm, calming presence and to speak in an authentic and bold way. She is not afraid to ask intimate questions and talk about hard things. She is spiritual yet grounded and knows how to hold space for others in the present while understanding the impact of the past. Alysa's practice is a blend of mindful and behavioral therapy with a connection to heartfelt wisdom and inner guidance. She helps her clients understand how to take care of themselves and embrace the support of strong relationships.