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LaRissa McAlpine

Licensed Professional Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

As a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about helping people prioritize their mental health and navigate life's challenges. I understand that seeking support can be a difficult step, so I commend you for taking this important first move. With over 11 years in education, I bring a wealth of experience to my practice.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and women of all ages, creating a compassionate and supportive space where clients can explore, grow, and heal. I believe every person’s story is unique and deserves an individualized approach tailored to their needs and goals. Together, we’ll build a collaborative partnership to navigate your challenges, celebrate your strengths, and empower you to move toward positive change.

What you can expect from our first session

In our first session, we’ll take the time to explore your story and identify what you hope to achieve in therapy, working together to define meaningful goals. My priority is to create a warm, supportive environment where you feel comfortable sharing, being vulnerable, and truly heard. As we continue, we’ll collaborate to turn those goals into reality, focusing on growth, healing, and the tools you need to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.


LaRissa's style is

Empowering
Solution-oriented
Open-minded

Insurance carriers LaRissa accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about LaRissa

MA (Master of Arts) at The University of Texas at Tyler
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian and Hispanic
Languages: English
Works with: Children, Adolescents, and Adults
More specialties: Depression, Stress, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Structural Family, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)