- Stress and anxiety
- Grief work
- Family of origin
About Alyssa
Alyssa Meyer is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, and questions about sexual identity and relationships. Her work also addresses self-esteem and family of origin issues when those early patterns still affect day-to-day life.
Alyssa uses several evidence-based approaches in session, including cognitive behavioral ideas and skills from dialectical behavior work. She draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people set clear goals and try practical changes. Activity-based work is used at times to bring new ways of practicing skills between sessions.
Sessions are focused on what a person brings in that day. Alyssa talks through symptoms and patterns, teaches concrete skills, and builds short-term plans people can test in their lives. Psychoeducation is part of most meetings so people better understand what they are experiencing and why certain techniques might help.
She has experience with individual work, group meetings, and has led support groups. That background informs how she plans sessions and structures follow-up. Alyssa notes grief and anxiety as particular areas of interest and will use methods that match the client’s goals.
People who are worried that patterns from their family of origin are still shaping relationships often find the sessions practical and direct. The therapist works with each person to set manageable steps and re-evaluate progress as treatment continues.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Alyssa uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns of thinking that affect mood and behavior. CBT-style work involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing alternative responses to reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also incorporates dialectical behavior skills to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. DBT-informed techniques focus on concrete skills for reducing impulsivity, improving communication, and managing intense feelings.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Alyssa will review a person’s goals and preferences, try methods in session, and adjust plans based on what helps. The therapist works with each person to decide which techniques to prioritize and how to pace progress.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or a lunch break, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her during the initial steps about what timing and session style will best fit day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alyssa address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, LGBT matters, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include family of origin issues, communication problems, mood and personality related concerns, and relationship topics such as polyamory and commitment issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and skills-focused. Alyssa uses direct conversation, teaches coping skills, and helps set short-term goals to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alyssa has five years of experience working as a clinician since 2021. That work has included individual therapy, group work, and leading support groups.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription tier and regional factors.
How do I begin working with Alyssa?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the system.
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