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Alissa Brooks

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting adolescents and adults as they navigate life’s challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative and skill-based, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I help clients develop practical tools to manage anxiety, mood changes, stress, relationship difficulties, and overwhelming emotions. Together, we work on building emotional regulation, improving communication, strengthening coping skills, and increasing self-awareness.

I have extensive experience working with teens and young adults who may be struggling with anxiety, emotional reactivity, life transitions, peer or family challenges, and difficulties managing strong feelings that can sometimes come out as anger. I also support adults who are looking to better understand themselves, improve relationships, and feel more balanced in their daily lives.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a comfortable, supportive connection. We’ll start by talking about what brings you to therapy, your current concerns, and any goals you may have.

You can expect a collaborative and nonjudgmental space where you’re free to share at your own pace. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out—this is simply a starting point.

My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer sense of what therapy with me will look like together

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Open Minded, Energetic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Greater Rochester Collaborative MSW Program: Nazareth College and SUNY Brockport
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Eating disorders, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English