As a therapist, I believe healing happens in the context of a safe, authentic relationship. I offer a warm, grounded presence rooted in loving-kindness, unconditional positive regard, and deep respect for each client’s unique path. My approach is relational and integrative—I meet clients with compassion, curiosity, and care, while also offering honest reflections and thoughtful feedback to support insight and growth. I draw from evidence-based modalities like CBT, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and Internal Family Systems to help clients deepen self-awareness, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with their inherent worth. I believe in the healing power of being truly seen and understood, and I aim to create a space where clients feel safe to explore even the most tender parts of themselves. In our work together, I will support you in identifying old patterns, softening self-criticism, and cultivating a more loving relationship with yourself. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or a desire for deeper spiritual connection, I am here to walk with you—with encouragement, presence, and care—as you move toward greater wholeness, joy, and self-compassion. I am a mother of three. I have been though divorce and I am a breast cancer survivor. I bring all of myself and my lived experiences as a human to my work and can help guide you though many of life's most difficult challenges as I myself have been though them too.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Our first session will be mostly about getting to know each other a bit. I want you to be sure I am a good fit for you and that our energy works well together. It is very important to me that you feel seen, heard, understood and safe. I also want our sessions to be enjoyable so I like to sometimes use humor and want to make sure we have a shared sense of humor. In our first session I would like to learn as much as I can about you. I want to know a bit about your childhood, your family, where you come from and what your current life is like such as current family make-up, occupation, hobbies, etc. I also want to know what your goals are for therapy.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I have been working as a therapist for many years now and I have been in the field of mental health for over two decades. I have worked in various settings such as community mental health, hospice and private practice. I have had three kids, been divorced, had family members die, been through a cancer diagnosis and gone through a dark night of the soul more then once. I bring all of this to my work as a therapist. With me you are getting a real person who can relate to what you are experiencing. I have done a great deal of healing work on myself and bring a pretty clear mirror to help you see yourself more clearly. I love my work and I love the people I work with. Being a therapist is truly a joy for me and I feel my clients benefit from all of this when working with me. I think outside the box and will never put you in one!

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

My ideal client is someone who feels a quiet—or sometimes urgent—longing for more. More meaning, more connection, more authenticity, more spark in life. They may be high-functioning on the outside, but internally they sense something is missing: deeper intimacy in relationships, a stronger sense of purpose, or a clearer connection to their inner world or spiritual life. They may be carrying old wounds, outdated beliefs, or survival patterns that no longer serve them. They’re aware—at least in part—that these internal narratives are holding them back from the life and relationships they truly want. What sets them apart is a readiness, even if it’s tentative, to turn toward those places within and begin the work of healing. These clients are not necessarily looking for quick fixes, but for a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect—with themselves, with others, and with something larger than themselves. They value emotional honesty, curiosity, and growth. They may be drawn to therapy not just to reduce symptoms, but to feel more alive, more at home in their bodies, and more rooted in love and purpose. Whether they're working through relationship challenges, spiritual disconnection, or patterns of anxiety, shame, or self-doubt, they are open to exploring with courage, vulnerability, and a willingness to grow. My role is to meet them with compassion, insight, and steady presence as we work together to clear what no longer serves them and make room for what deeply does.

About Alyson Filippa