- CBT focused
- Panic and phobias
- Trauma informed
About Alyssa
Alyssa Lim is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia with five years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, grief, trauma and related problems such as sleeping difficulties and anger.
Alyssa draws on straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help clients identify patterns that get in the way of day-to-day life. She focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions, and she talks through coping strategies for panic, phobias, and social anxiety when those issues come up.
Her background includes work in hospital settings, the correctional system, the military system, and community-based agencies. Those experiences shaped how she approaches difficult topics like trauma, abuse, and veteran-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care questions, multicultural stress, and family problems.
Alyssa favors collaborative conversations. She explains ideas clearly, checks in about what is helpful, and adjusts the pace based on each person's needs. Sessions often involve looking at thoughts and behaviors, trying new responses, and practicing ways to manage anger, sleep problems, or relationship communication.
People coming for help can expect direct guidance on skills to reduce anxiety and manage daily demands. The emphasis is on learning usable tools and building confidence so life feels more manageable over time.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Alyssa commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches that look at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. CBT techniques include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them with small experiments, and practicing new responses to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.She also draws on trauma-informed methods that focus on safety, pacing, and grounding skills. These techniques help people manage strong reactions, process difficult memories slowly, and rebuild everyday routines after stressful events.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the first few sessions. She works together with each client to pick methods that match goals and comfort level, and she adjusts plans based on feedback and progress.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around errands, work breaks, or caregiving by removing travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or for staying on camera to practice social skills and breathing exercises in real time.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, grief, trauma and related problems such as sleep difficulties and anger.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses collaborative, evidence-based techniques and explains practical steps people can try between sessions.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in hospital, correctional, military, and community agency settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.