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Alyssa Desroches

(She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, and Substance Use / Addiction
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Great to meet you!

I approach my care with kindness, calmness, humor, and genuine curiosity. I am a therapist and a leader in the social work field since 2012. I will help you reduce your feelings of overwhelm, feel more in control over your life, and have better relationships.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Past and current clients have told me that I have a "warm and calm aura," and a natural ability to help the process feel natural and comfortable. I am my authentic self with my clients. I curse freely (but not gratuitously). I will laugh with you in session, I may cry with you. I am 100% human. My expertise is in Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR Therapy, ADHD and neuro-divergent thinkers, and relationships of all kinds. I also enjoy working with folx who identify themselves in the LGBTQ+ community.

What you can expect from our first session

When you are working with me, you can expect to leave a session feeling like your time was well spent. You may leave with some new ideas, a new perspective. You may feel validated, strong, and empowered. At times, you may leave feeling challenged, and with a lot to think about. You will always feel safe.

Alyssa's style is

Warm
Affirming
Humorous

Insurance carriers Alyssa accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Alyssa

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Boston College
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Connecticut, Connecticut), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Massachusetts, Rhode Island)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Maternal Mental Health, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, and Infertility
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, and Solution Focused Couples Therapy

Location

34 Queen Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075