Alyssa Westervelt
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or carrying more than you can manage on your own. Therapy can be a place to slow down, gain clarity, and start making meaningful changes in your life. I work with clients who are navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, and the everyday challenges that can leave you feeling drained or disconnected. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I draw from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, and humanistic techniques to help you better understand patterns, build practical coping tools, and move toward the life you want. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow at your own pace.
I draw from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, and humanistic techniques to help you better understand patterns, build practical coping tools, and move toward the life you want.
First session
During our first session, we’ll take time to get to know each other in a supportive and relaxed space. You’ll have the opportunity to share what’s been going on in your life and what led you to seek therapy at this time. We’ll talk about the challenges you’re facing, what you hope might feel different moving forward, and begin identifying goals for our work together. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer sense of the path forward.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths is creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. My eclectic approach allows me to adapt to each client’s unique needs, drawing from multiple evidence-based methods to support healing and growth. I’m deeply attuned to building trust, fostering resilience, and equipping clients with practical tools that lead to lasting, meaningful change.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are individuals seeking meaningful change and personal growth. They may be navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges, and are open to exploring different therapeutic approaches. I work best with clients who value a collaborative, non-judgmental space and are motivated to gain insight, build resilience, and develop practical tools to improve their lives.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
In my practice, I utilize an eclectic therapy approach to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each client. My experience with this method has shown that flexibility and responsiveness are key to fostering meaningful therapeutic progress. Rather than adhering strictly to one theoretical orientation, I draw from a variety of evidence based modalities.
Location
Virtual sessions