You’re used to holding it all together…but something underneath still doesn’t feel right
This work is for you if you’re highly sensitive and self-aware, but feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or disconnection — and are longing for a deeper sense of purpose, belonging, and ease in how you move through your life and relationships.
Together, we explore and begin to understand these patterns so you can feel more connected to yourself and start to embody what you’ve been longing for.
You’ve likely spent much of your life attuning to others — and are now wanting to learn how to stay connected to yourself.
Therapy for those who...
feel self-aware and
still stuck
You’re used to holding it all together…but something underneath still doesn’t feel right
This work is for you if you’re highly sensitive and self-aware, but feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or disconnection — and are longing for a deeper sense of purpose, belonging, and ease in how you move through your life and relationships.
Together, we explore and begin to understand these patterns so you can feel more connected to yourself and start to embody what you’ve been longing for.
You’ve likely spent much of your life attuning to others — and are now wanting to learn how to stay connected to yourself.
Therapy for those who...
feel like too much or too sensitive
You’re used to holding it all together…but something underneath still doesn’t feel right
This work is for you if you’re highly sensitive and self-aware, but feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or disconnection — and are longing for a deeper sense of purpose, belonging, and ease in how you move through your life and relationships.
Together, we explore and begin to understand these patterns so you can feel more connected to yourself and start to embody what you’ve been longing for.
You’ve likely spent much of your life attuning to others — and are now wanting to learn how to stay connected to yourself.
Therapy for those who...
feel like too much or too sensitive
You’re used to holding it all together…but something underneath still doesn’t feel right
This work is for you if you’re highly sensitive and self-aware, but feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or disconnection — and are longing for a deeper sense of purpose, belonging, and ease in how you move through your life and relationships.
Together, we explore and begin to understand these patterns so you can feel more connected to yourself and start to embody what you’ve been longing for.
You’ve likely spent much of your life attuning to others — and are now wanting to learn how to stay connected to yourself.
Therapy for those who...
are navigating identity and belonging
You’re used to holding it all together…but something underneath still doesn’t feel right
This work is for you if you’re highly sensitive and self-aware, but feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or disconnection — and are longing for a deeper sense of purpose, belonging, and ease in how you move through your life and relationships.
Together, we explore and begin to understand these patterns so you can feel more connected to yourself and start to embody what you’ve been longing for.
You’ve likely spent much of your life attuning to others — and are now wanting to learn how to stay connected to yourself.
Therapy for those who...
feel like the black sheep
You’re used to holding it all together…but something underneath still doesn’t feel right
This work is for you if you’re highly sensitive and self-aware, but feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or disconnection — and are longing for a deeper sense of purpose, belonging, and ease in how you move through your life and relationships.
Together, we explore and begin to understand these patterns so you can feel more connected to yourself and start to embody what you’ve been longing for.
You’ve likely spent much of your life attuning to others — and are now wanting to learn how to stay connected to yourself.
Therapy for those who...
are seeking deeper alignment
You’re used to holding it all together…but something underneath still doesn’t feel right
This work is for you if you’re highly sensitive and self-aware, but feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or disconnection — and are longing for a deeper sense of purpose, belonging, and ease in how you move through your life and relationships.
Together, we explore and begin to understand these patterns so you can feel more connected to yourself and start to embody what you’ve been longing for.
You’ve likely spent much of your life attuning to others — and are now wanting to learn how to stay connected to yourself.
Therapy for those who...
are navigating identity and belonging
You may find yourself showing up for others with ease—while feeling less clear about your own needs or desires.
You might notice that even when you’re functioning well on the outside, something underneath still feels unsettled or unfulfilled.
You may feel deeply attuned to others, yet struggle to feel fully seen or understood in return.
You might sense that you’ve been living in ways that don’t fully reflect who you are—yet feel unsure how to shift that.
You may feel pulled between different parts of yourself—one that keeps moving forward, and another that feels stuck, uncertain, or disconnected.
If this resonates, these patterns likely developed for a reason. Our work focuses on understanding how they formed—and creating the conditions for a more integrated, authentic way of being.
This may also include exploring identity, sexuality, or relationships that fall outside conventional expectations.
For THOSE WHO FEEL "losT"
A Relational Approach to Therapy
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If you’ve taken the road less traveled and now feel disconnected from yourself or unseen by others, you don’t have to navigate that alone.
In our work together, we create a space to explore what lies beneath the numbness, burnout, and the familiar feelings of being “too much” or “not enough.” This work is especially supportive for those who are highly sensitive, empathic, or deeply attuned to others.
Together, we begin to unravel old narratives, soften protective patterns, and create space for a more grounded, integrated way of being—one where you feel more connected to your body, your voice, and your sense of self.
You’re not broken. These patterns make sense in context and together we can question whether this context still applies.
not all those who wander are lost
-J.R.R.Tolkien
About Alyssa
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Therapy, to me, is not about fixing what’s broken, but about creating the conditions for deeper self-connection, clarity, and trust to emerge. Through a consistent, attuned therapeutic relationship, we begin to explore the protective patterns that have helped you function—while also making space for the parts of you that may feel unseen, uncertain, or disconnected.
Over time, this work supports a more integrated way of being—where you feel more grounded in your identity, more connected to your internal experience, and more able to show up authentically in your relationships and in your life.
Clients often describe my style as warm, intuitive, and gently challenging. I bring honesty, curiosity, and deep respect to the therapeutic space—
Clients often describe my style as warm, intuitive, and gently challenging. I bring honesty, curiosity, and deep respect to the therapeutic space—creating an environment where you don’t have to perform, filter, or edit who you are.
SHE/HER/HERS
Together we can create a space where you don’t have to perform, filter, or edit who you are.
Identity is complex and multidimensional. I welcome exploration of the many intersections that shape your experience—including race, religion, sexuality, and relationships outside conventional norms.
I frequently work with clients interested in Internal Family Systems (IFS) or parts work, integrating somatic practices to support reconnection to the body and a deeper sense of internal alignment.
Finding the right therapist can feel a lot like dating—a process that takes time, reflection, and a sense of fit. I tend to work with people who are highly empathic and learned early to stay regulated by tracking others. Over time, this can create a disconnection from your own internal cues, needs, and sense of self.
Our work focuses on restoring that internal attunement—supporting you in developing a more grounded relationship with yourself and a greater sense of self-trust.
While I draw from somatic, relational, and parts-based (IFS-informed) approaches, how we work together is shaped by you.
At times, this may look like slowing down and tuning into the body. At others, it may involve gently exploring protective patterns or building 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, with an emphasis on safety, choice, and collaboration—allowing the work to unfold in a way that feels aligned rather than forced.
An individualized approach
Offerings
Individual psychotherapy
I offer individual therapy for highly sensitive, empathic adults seeking a more integrated, grounded, and authentic way of being.
Many of the people I work with have spent years adapting to others—learning to stay regulated by tracking those around them. Over time, this can lead to a sense of disconnection from your own needs, identity, and internal experience.
This work is depth-oriented and relational, focusing not just on insight, but on shifting how you experience yourself and your relationships over time. Together, we begin to restore internal attunement and develop a more stable, self-trusting way of relating to yourself.
Our work may include exploring relational patterns, reconnecting with your body, and working with different parts of yourself (IFS-informed) to support greater integration. It may also support experiences of anxiety, burnout, depression, trauma, or dissociation—particularly when these are connected to long-standing relational dynamics or patterns of over-functioning.
We may also explore identity and existential questions, including how your lived experiences have shaped your sense of self and your place in the world. I welcome work around race dynamics, sexuality, gender identity, and relationships—including LGBTQ+ identities, non-binary and gender non-conforming experiences, and consensual non-monogamy—holding these with nuance and without judgment.
This is an ongoing process that unfolds over time, allowing for meaningful and lasting change rather than quick or surface-level solutions.
Sessions are 50 minutes and typically held weekly, providing a consistent space for this work to deepen and evolve.
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Offering psychotherapy in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and across New York State.
Clinical Supervision
I offer clinical supervision for therapists seeking a more relational, somatic, and parts-informed approach to their work.
My training is rooted in trauma-informed care, integrating multiple modalities in a collaborative and flexible way rather than adhering to rigid protocols.
Supervision is a reflective space to explore clinical cases, deepen your understanding of relational dynamics, and process your own internal responses as a clinician.
This work supports both clinical growth and personal integration—helping you develop greater clarity, confidence, and alignment in your practice over time.
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Consulting Services
I offer consulting and training focused on trauma-informed approaches, with particular experience supporting work around the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and the impact of the criminal justice system on adolescents.
This work centers on promoting education, awareness, and more responsive, trauma-informed care—supporting professionals and organizations in better understanding the relational, systemic, and developmental impacts of trauma.
My approach integrates a relational, somatic, and justice-oriented lens, with an emphasis on creating environments that are more attuned, informed, and supportive of healing.
Consulting may include training, case consultation, or guidance tailored to the specific needs of your team or organization.
If you’re interested in working together, you’re welcome to reach out to schedule a brief consultation to explore your needs and determine whether this feels like a good fit.
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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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