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Alyssa Sousa

Therapist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Creative Art Therapist and psychotherapist working with children, adolescents and adults. I have over 14 years of experience and helps clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management and other concerns. I am particularly passionate about serving individuals managing food allergies and the mental health concerns related to this. I also has advanced training in Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is client centered and I provide a space to be seen and heard in a genuine and meaningful way. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself fully and honestly. I bring warmth, humor and a creativity to the therapeutic relationship as you guide the process. In addition to verbal therapy, I believe working from a creative space can offer a new and rich language of self expression, as well as a deeper connection and understanding.

What you can expect from me

My clients can expect to gain a genuine space for themselves where we work towards improved insight, understanding as well as personal growth. While we look at larger themes and patterns of thinking and feeling, my clients can also expect to take away helpful coping mechanisms and tools to cope with day to day stressors and improve self care. Overall, my goal is that each of my clients leaves session feeling more supported, grounded and empowered.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Participatory, Warm, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at New York University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at UC Berkeley
  • License type
    LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Anger management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Play, Psychoanalytic, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Humanistic, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Art Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English