- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Alyssa
Alyssa Kirk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, addiction, grief, ADHD, and other life changes common in early adulthood.
She draws on a client-centered way of working that prioritizes a strong therapeutic relationship. That means sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her and on practical steps they can try between meetings. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns.
Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices are part of her toolbox when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, or attention to the present moment are useful. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing a change or want help finding the next right step.
Her background includes social work experience and helping people connect with community resources. That can be useful for problems that affect daily living, like housing, work, or accessing supports.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented. People often come for help with major life transitions, career stress, relationship difficulties, or managing mood and substance concerns. She works in English and does not take international clients.
How her approaches translate to online work
Alyssa commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work means conversations focus on the person's priorities and the relationship guides what comes next. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to see what helps with mood, anxiety, or sleep.She also brings in dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotional regulation or distress tolerance is needed. DBT skills teach practical ways to manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions, which can help with anger, relationship strain, or substance urges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk through goals and preferences with the person and adapt techniques as they learn what helps. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on skill training, thought work, or resource connections.
Session formats are not detailed in the profile, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help people keep therapy consistent while juggling school, work, or caregiving.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction issues, grief, ADHD, and other life adjustments.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is client-centered with practical tools added as needed, including cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in counseling and related social work roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, since format details are not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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