Alyse Carroll

Thanks for stopping by! I’m here to help. My name is Alyse, and I use she/her pronouns.

If you’ve landed here, you may be thinking about making a change, wanting to feel better, or needing some support through something big. Whatever brought you here, I’m glad you stopped by, and I’m happy to help.

With 17+ years of experience, I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation (LISW-S) who is passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University. (Go Bucks!) Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals and families across a variety of settings. I began my career specializing in children and adolescents, but my practice has grown with me over the years, and I now enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan. Let’s be honest—we can all just be kids sometimes!

I have experience working with a variety of mental health concerns, and I especially enjoy supporting clients navigating ADHD and neurodivergence, anxiety, trauma, major life changes, and relationship concerns.

My approach is grounded in meeting each person where they are. I appreciate the privilege of bearing witness to individual stories and believe that therapy is a collaborative process. My hope is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and comfortable being your authentic self as we work together toward the changes you’re hoping to make.

First and foremost, I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for growth. I strive to create an open, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe, supported, and comfortable sharing honestly. When we feel safe, we can be more vulnerable to explore what’s really going on, and begin to make meaningful changes.

I believe therapy is not “one size fits all.” Every person brings their own experiences, strengths, challenges, and goals to therapy, so I tailor my approach to meet you where you are. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Together, we can find an approach that feels right for you and supports the goals you’re hoping to achieve.

During our first session, we’ll start with introductions, review the limits of confidentiality, and complete your initial Diagnostic Assessment. Think of this as the beginning of building a blueprint of who you are and helping me start to see the full picture—not just what brought you to therapy right now.

This first session is not where we dive deeply into everything. Instead, we’ll cover the highlights of your past and present functioning, talk about what is currently bringing you to therapy, and begin identifying your goals. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions along the way. It is also completely okay to say that you don’t want to discuss something. This is your session, and you should feel comfortable setting appropriate boundaries.

I always tell my new clients that I may serve different roles for different people, depending on what they need from therapy. The more open and honest you feel able to be, the more I can help you understand what you need and work toward your goals. We’ll then talk about next steps and schedule follow-up appointments based on mutual availability.