- Grief support
- DBT and CBT
- Psychoeducation
About Alyssa
Alyssa Meyer is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, and LGBT-related issues. Her practice also addresses a range of mood and personality challenges and relationship concerns that affect young adults.
Alyssa takes a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. She talks through what's happening now and looks at everyday patterns that keep problems going. She uses evidence-based techniques to help people reduce intense feelings, improve communication, and manage impulsive reactions.
Her background includes work with trauma, grief, and sexual behavior problems, as well as common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. She has provided individual, group, and family therapies and has led support groups. That experience informs her work with clients facing complex emotional problems.
Alyssa often draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking, dialectical skills to regulate strong emotions, and motivational interviewing to clarify goals and build momentum. She also uses solution-focused methods and activity-based work to make progress in shorter timeframes.
She describes her approach as trauma-informed and focused on psychoeducation. In sessions she explains why certain patterns develop and teaches skills people can use between meetings. Getting practical tools and clearer thinking are common aims for people who work with her.
Young adults navigating life transitions, first jobs, relationship shifts, or the sting of loss may find her style direct and skill-oriented. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details so they fit daily life.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
She commonly combines cognitive behavioral approaches and dialectical behavioral techniques. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical techniques teach concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful for impulsivity and relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. That process may involve trying different skills and deciding which ones fit best for the individual's situation.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can work when video is not practical, and video sessions allow more face-to-face interaction. Ask about formats and scheduling when you start the matching process to find what will work for you.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and LGBT concerns, plus related mood and personality challenges and relationship matters.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, mixing explanation with exercises to change thinking and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been working as a clinician since 2021, totaling five years of experience.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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