Alissa (she/they) is a queer, relational, depth-oriented, existential, feminist therapist. This means she will pay particular attention to relationships throughout your life and hold interest in the ways various attachments have impacted, and continue to impact, your experience of yourself, others, and the world.
As a survivor of domestic violence, Alissa possesses the ability to utilize her lived experience as a tool to comprehend and safely navigate various forms of pervasive and complex abuse. She is adept at addressing dynamics commonly present in toxic family structures, as well as high-demand groups such as cults and religious organizations. Alissa’s clinical approach is informed by various methodologies, including EMDR, art therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment theory, and Health at Every Size (HAES).
Alissa is a sensitive poet and a self-proclaimed comedian; don’t be too surprised if you find yourself laughing AND crying in your sessions! She believes an integrated balance of freedom, empowerment, love, safety, and fun are essential to well-being and it’s her aim to be present with you as you discover what this might look like in your life.
