Alissa (she/her) approaches therapy through a humanistic, trauma-informed lens, emphasizing autonomy, trust, and emotional safety within the therapeutic relationship. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Studies from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota and is an approved Level 1 hypnotherapist. She works with adults of all ages.

Alissa is passionate about supporting those who have been labeled the “black sheep” or “too sensitive,” and those who often find themselves people-pleasing or walking on eggshells. She works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and perinatal and postpartum concerns. She especially enjoys working with the LGBTQIA+ community and is drawn to supporting individuals who have experienced interpersonal injuries such as betrayal, infidelity, rejection, or estrangement. She also supports those carrying moral injury—people who have had affairs, faced an impossible decision, or experienced moments in which their trust, values, or sense of identity were shaken.

Before becoming a therapist, Alissa spent more than ten years in business roles across healthcare, nonprofit, technology, and insurance settings. This experience informs her work with professionals at all levels as they navigate workplace stress, burnout, and career transitions.

Alissa tailors therapy to each client’s unique needs, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, feminist therapy, and psychodynamic approaches. She also incorporates clinical hypnosis to support clients working through anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Alissa is currently completing the supervised clinical hours required for full licensure.

Outside of work, Alissa enjoys spending time with her two children, engaging in creative play and crafts, reading, listening to podcasts, and exploring new restaurants.