- ACT
- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
About Alyssa
Alyssa Whiteaker is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Minnesota with six years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and issues common in young adulthood such as starting work, study transitions, and feeling stuck.
Alyssa focuses on practical skills and clear conversations. She helps clients notice unhelpful patterns, try different responses, and build routines that fit day-to-day life. Sessions often include work on communication, boundaries, and coping strategies for overwhelm.
Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. That means sessions mix real-world problem solving with attention to personal values and motivations.
She pays attention to experiences that can complicate early adulthood - isolation, body image, workplace stress, and the effects of past trauma. Alyssa also supports people navigating questions around identity, relationships, and self-worth.
People meet her for short-term work like coaching and skills building, and for longer conversations about grief or trauma healing. She aims to help clients leave sessions with one or two practical next steps they can try between meetings.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Alyssa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that are easy to use in remote sessions. ACT focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It can help when someone feels stuck after school or a job change. CBT looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives concrete tools to test and change unhelpful patterns. Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Alyssa will talk with each person about goals and preferences and decide collaboratively which methods to try. That might mean short coaching-style tasks some weeks and deeper, reflective conversations in others. Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow a quicker check-in during a lunch break, or avoid being on camera when someone prefers voice only. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to these different setups so sessions stay practical and manageable.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, stress, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and young adult issues including workplace and relationship transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends Client-Centered work with CBT and ACT principles, focusing on practical skills, values, and straightforward conversation.
How much experience does she have?
Alyssa has six years of clinical experience as a LICSW working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a LICSW licensed in Minnesota; her profile lists Minnesota as her location.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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