- Skills focused
- Trauma informed
- Collaborative care
About Alisa
She uses short exercises and homework between sessions to help people build skills. That can include tools for managing anxiety, improving communication, or handling difficult feelings. Sessions are collaborative and action-oriented so clients leave with steps to practice.
Alisa trained in psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and completed a Master of Science in Community Agency Counseling at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Her clinical background includes outpatient mental health, private practice, and community medical settings. Earlier work in inpatient psychiatric care and mobile crisis added hands-on experience with acute situations.
Her clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also incorporates trauma-informed care principles when trauma and abuse are part of a person’s history.
Alisa has worked with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, and ADHD. She focuses on helping clients develop concrete coping strategies, improve decision making, and rebuild self-esteem. To begin, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Alisa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can help with intense emotions and repeated patterns.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people stay present and notice thoughts without being swept away by them. These methods are used in simple, step-by-step ways so clients can practice outside sessions and see gradual changes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then adapt methods to fit each person. Clients try techniques and give feedback, and the plan is adjusted as needed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into busy days, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and mindfulness exercises for remote sessions so skills are still practiced between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, and a range of other issues such as ADHD and self-esteem.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is interactive and warm, with practical feedback and short tasks between sessions to build coping skills and momentum.
What experience does the therapist have?
She brings 14 years of clinical experience across outpatient mental health, private practice, community medical settings, inpatient psychiatric care, and mobile crisis work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices from North Carolina, with prior licensure noted in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.