therapy for those who feel
stuck
too much
highly sensitive
like the black sheep
disconnected
Do you ever feel “not enough” despite being high-achieving, often leaving you exhausted or burnt out?
Do you often feel misunderstood or unseen by those around you?
Do you find yourself deeply affected by the emotions or energy of others?
Do you frequently know what others need, yet feel unclear about your own needs or desires?
Do you feel like everyone around you is moving forward, while you feel stuck, unsure, or disconnected?
If any of these questions resonate, you’re in the right place. Many highly sensitive, empathic people develop these patterns as ways of adapting to their environments. Over time, this can leave you feeling depleted, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode.
For THOSE WHO FEEL "losT"
COMPASSIONATE CARE
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Integrative therapy for highly sensitive,
empathic adults in New York City and Brooklyn who have spent years attuning to others, questioned traditional paths, and now feel disconnected from themselves.
If you’ve taken the road less traveled and now feel disconnected from yourself or unseen by others, know this: you don’t have to walk this path alone.
In our work together, my hope is to offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where we can gently explore what lies beneath the numbness, burnout, and the familiar feelings of being “too much” or “not enough.” This work is especially supportive for people who identify as highly sensitive, empathic, or deeply attuned to others.
Together, we’ll begin to unravel old stories, soften protective patterns, and create space for a fuller, more grounded way of being — one where you reconnect with your body, your voice, and your authentic self.
Because you’re not too much. You’re not broken. And you’re not alone.
not all those who wander are lost
-J.R.R.Tolkien
About Alyssa
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I’m an integrative therapist drawing from somatic, relational, and trauma-informed approaches to help you reconnect with yourself.
My training is rooted in clinical social work in New York City, with a background in psychology and criminal justice, alongside advanced training in trauma-informed care. But before any of that, I was a person trying to make sense of my own pain — searching for a space where every part of my identity could feel seen, understood, and embraced.
I know what it’s like to feel exhausted by the constant dance of making yourself smaller to gain acceptance, while also being asked to open up in spaces that don’t quite feel attuned. What I longed for — and what ultimately shaped my work — was a genuine sense of belonging: a place where I could be fully myself, without performing or editing who I was.
My journey taught me that healing isn’t linear. It’s layered, emotional, sometimes frustrating, and often deeply transformative. Therapy, to me, is not about fixing what’s broken, but about creating the conditions for deeper self-connection, clarity, and trust to emerge.
Real change, I’ve found, doesn’t come from clinical tools alone—it comes from the courage to build genuine connection. And trust is something we create together, over time. With that connection, we begin to build the safety needed to face the vulnerable emotions we’ve spent years trying to hide.
I believe this work isn’t just about technique. It’s rooted in lived experience, mentorship, and the deep inner work I continue to do every day.
Clients often describe my style as warm, intuitive, and gently challenging. I bring humor, honesty, and deep respect to the therapeutic space, creating an environment where you can show up as your full, complex self — no mask required. My hope is to support you in reconnecting with your inner world after years of orienting outward, so you can experience more ease, authenticity, and feel more embodied in your everyday life.
I often work with clients who are curious about Internal Family Systems (IFS) or parts work and are seeking a gentle, trauma-informed approach that integrates somatic work to help them reconnect with the innate wisdom of their bodies.
SHE/HER/HERS
Finding the right therapist can be a lot like dating — a journey of discovery that often requires patience, introspection, and a bit of exploration. I’m an integrative therapist drawing from somatic, relational, and parts-based (IFS-informed) approaches to help you reconnect with yourself. Many of the people I work with are highly empathic and learned early to stay regulated by tracking others. Therapy here focuses on restoring internal attunement and self-trust, and I’m here to make that process feel as comfortable and grounded as possible.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, identity exploration, or simply seeking a deeper connection to yourself, I take an integrative, trauma-informed approach to therapy. My work draws from somatic, relational, and parts-based (IFS-informed) approaches, supporting you in understanding the different parts of yourself that may be working hard to protect you — even when their strategies no longer feel helpful.
This work may look like slowing down and tuning into the body, gently exploring protective patterns with curiosity, or developing a more compassionate relationship with parts of you that feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or stuck. We move at a pace that respects your nervous system, prioritizing safety, choice, and collaboration throughout the process.
An individualized approach
Offerings
Individual Psychotherapy
Many of the people I work with are highly empathic and learned early to stay regulated by tracking others. Therapy here focuses on restoring internal attunement and self-trust within a warm, nonjudgmental space where genuine collaboration between client and therapist can unfold.
Individual psychotherapy for highly sensitive, empathic adults seeking integrative, trauma-informed care. My style is paced, relational, and integrative — supporting you in exploring your inner world with curiosity, compassion, and care. Our work may also include gently exploring different parts of you, helping protective patterns soften as safety and self-connection grow.
This work is especially supportive for highly sensitive, empathic adults who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected after years of orienting outward, and who are seeking a deeper sense of grounding, clarity, and inner stability.
I take a holistic, mind-body approach that honors life’s complexity and dualities, inviting you to explore your experiences along a spectrum rather than through rigid categories of “right” or “wrong.”
In our work together, we may explore themes including (but not limited to):
• Anxiety, depression, and burnout
• Identity exploration and existential questions
• Trauma and dissociation (acute and chronic)
• Embodied practices for nervous system regulation and healing
• Sexuality, relationships, and lifestyle exploration (LGBQ, Trans, GNC, Non-Binary, consensual non-monogamy, sex positivity)
• Racial and gender justice–informed perspectives
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Offering psychotherapy in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and across New York State.
Consulting Services
Additional training, specialty/focus around trauma informed approaches to promote education and awareness regarding the Commerical Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and promoting healing/justice for adolescents who have experienced exposure to the traumas of the criminal justice system. Please feel free to reach out and we can set up a 20 minute consultation to discuss what you are hoping for and whether I am able to deliver on those requests.
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Certifications
Formal Trainings &
School of Yoga Institute
Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Training
Internal Family Systems Institute
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy
Integrated Trauma Studies
Columbia University
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
NYU
Interpersonal Therapy
NYU
Object Relations Therapy
State of New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Clinical Practice; NYU
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Psychology and Criminal Justice; University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science (Bs)
somatic attachment therapy
The Embody Lab
The fee for individual psychotherapy is $225 for a 50 minute session.
Please note that I do offer limited sliding scale appointments, as my practice is committed to providing equitable and accessible mental health services and session rates.
The use of a sliding scale embodies the delicate balance between sacrifice and hardship in accessing financial support. This approach reflects the belief that financial resources, particularly income, should not be the sole barrier to an individual's ability to receive essential services. By implementing a sliding scale for session fees, my practice reaffirms its commitment to serving individuals and communities who might otherwise be excluded from such support. I encourage an open and ongoing dialogue to ensure that we can agree on a fee that sustains both the work we do together and your ability to engage with it meaningfully.
Please note, that session rates may increase yearly with standard federal cost of living adjustment rates (COLA). Venmo, Paypal, Zelle, checks and cash are all acceptable forms of payment. If we schedule regular sessions, the fee we agree upon holds that time. If for any reason you are unable to make your session please let me know by emailing, calling, or texting, otherwise you will be subject to a cancellation fee.
Payment options
I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation to further discuss whether or I may be the right fit for you. During this time, you can ask any questions you have about my practice or the process of starting therapy. Please reach out if you are interested in scheduling a consultation call.
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Mentaya is perfect for you if you:
• Have out-of-network benefits
• Feel overwhelmed by superbills and insurance
• Submitted superbills but failed to get reimbursement
• Simply want to skip the hassle of paperwork
Here's how it works:
1. Sign up for Mentaya:
2. Our practice will enter your sessions into the platform.
3. Mentaya submits the claim and handles any insurance follow-up.
4. You get reimbursed by insurance!
I am primarily an out-of-network provider.
I recommend that you ask your insurance company the following questions before starting therapy:
• Do I have out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits?
• Do my out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits cover me seeing a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for psychotherapy?
• How much is my deductible and has it been met?
• How many sessions per year will be covered?
• What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
In addition, I have partnered with Mentaya, a service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out-of-network benefits.
Mentaya charges a 5% fee per claim, which includes handling any paperwork required, dealing with denials, and calling insurance companies. It's risk-free: They guarantee claims are successfully submitted, or a full refund of their fees.
Insurance
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