- Social anxiety support
- Grief and loss
- Communication skills
About Alisa
Alisa Plackett is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Alisa also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, isolation and loneliness, and emotions like guilt and shame.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people learn practical skills. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Conversations may cover communication habits, self-talk, and small, doable steps to manage anxiety in social situations.
Alisa emphasizes improving self-love and repairing communication patterns. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking and practice different ways of responding. That can mean role-playing a tough conversation or rehearsing what to say in a social setting.
Her work often centers on coping strategies for life transitions and grief. She helps people organize their thoughts and create short-term plans for everyday functioning. Clients leave sessions with specific tools to try between meetings.
Over her two decades of practice she has supported people through many kinds of change. Her approach is collaborative and practical, aimed at reducing the small things that make daily life harder. For anyone worried about social situations, Alisa offers clear, step-by-step support to build skills and confidence.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts influence feelings and actions, and teach ways to test and reframe unhelpful thoughts. These techniques can help with anxiety, low mood, self-criticism, and social fears.Behavioral strategies involve practicing actions in small steps. That can include graded exposure to anxiety-provoking situations, role-play of conversations, and building routine habits to reduce avoidance. These methods aim to make social situations feel more manageable over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level. Decisions about techniques and pacing are collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings between sessions and use shorter check-ins when needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia, isolation, guilt, and shame are also listed areas of focus.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focused on applying evidence-based techniques. She aims to teach skills and small steps people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Alisa has 20 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.