- Anxiety and stress
- Coping skills
- ADHD support
About Alysia
Alysia Kirk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people managing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and major life transitions. She supports those facing mood challenges, panic, and social anxiety, and helps people who are adjusting to caregiving roles or aging-related issues.
Her practice focuses on straightforward, practical work. Sessions often start by identifying immediate concerns and small steps that can ease daily life. She uses problem-solving, skills practice, and reflective talk to help clients notice what works and what doesn’t.
Over three decades she has helped adults at different life stages. That includes young adults finding direction, people in midlife rethinking priorities, and older adults facing changes that come with aging. She also has experience with blended family issues, communication problems, and the stress that caregivers feel.
Alysia draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to build coping skills and reduce stress. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals, and Internal Family Systems to look at different parts of a person’s inner life. In sessions she combines these methods in plain language and practical exercises.
People who prefer clear steps, concrete tools, and collaborative planning tend to fit well with her style. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Alysia often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors to reduce anxiety or stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their own goals and make choices that feel right for them.She treats choosing an approach as a team effort. During early sessions she will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the work remains practical and relevant.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. The therapist’s approaches translate well to remote work because they emphasize regular check-ins, homework or skills practice, and clear goal-setting. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will discuss which session length and rhythm suit your routine when you schedule the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using talk, skills practice, and short-term goal setting to address daily problems.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of clinical experience supporting adults across different life stages.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a PA LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.