- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Social anxiety support
About Alyssa
Alyssa Brandon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with six years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and mood-related difficulties. She also supports people dealing with worry about abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and social anxiety and phobia.
Alyssa believes the person in therapy knows their story best and brings strengths to the work. Sessions focus on practical steps and real-life concerns rather than technical language. She invites straightforward conversation about what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning and relationships.
In sessions she helps people name patterns that increase distress and develop manageable coping strategies. That can include ways to reduce panic symptoms, handle social situations that feel overwhelming, and respond to triggers tied to past hurt. The approach is collaborative and paced to what the person can try between meetings.
Alyssa also addresses issues like guilt, shame, forgiveness, and problems with communication. She supports people who feel isolated or are searching for clearer life purpose. Work may include planning small behavioral experiments, practicing different ways to speak up, and building routines that steady mood.
She accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used and a first session is scheduled so goals and practical steps can be discussed.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach works on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety or panic going, using practical exercises and small experiments to test new ways of responding. Another approach helps people process reactions to trauma and reduce symptoms by gradually addressing painful memories and developing skills to manage intense feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which techniques fit the person's goals and comfort level. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time based on how the person is responding.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. They also let people practice skills in the settings where challenges happen and then talk through what did and did not work at the next meeting.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional areas include social anxiety and phobia, panic, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach therapy?
She takes a practical, collaborative approach that centers the client's own knowledge of their life. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying small, manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, trauma, addiction, and grief.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.