- Stress and anxiety
- Grief support
- Skills and psychoeducation
About Alyssa
Alyssa Meyer is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, and LGBT-related issues. Her work also addresses related problems such as body image, commitment and communication struggles, guilt and shame, and mood or personality difficulties.
Alyssa focuses on practical, problem-solving work alongside emotional processing. Sessions tend to include straightforward psychoeducation, short-term strategies to reduce intense feelings, and planning for concrete changes in daily life. She names grief and anxiety as areas she most often helps people with and keeps sessions oriented to the person’s immediate needs.
Her approach draws from several evidence-informed techniques. Cognitive-behavioral ideas are used to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical-style skills work supports emotional regulation and handling strong urges. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused elements help set clear goals and small next steps.
Alyssa notes experience with individual therapy, groups, and family work, and she has led support groups. She also describes working with trauma and sexual behavior concerns and uses a trauma-informed stance in session. Her explanations are plain and direct, with an emphasis on teaching skills and checking what is most useful for the person.
Sessions are conducted in English and are organized so people can plan practical steps between meetings. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are used to set goals and decide on a fitting approach.
Evidence-informed approaches and how they work online
Alyssa uses a few evidence-informed techniques in clear, practical ways. Cognitive-behavioral ideas focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce worry and improve mood. Dialectical-style skills emphasize emotion regulation and distress-tolerance tools to manage intense feelings and strong urges. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps to set specific goals and plan doable next moves.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Alyssa will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That selection may shift over time as needs change and progress is reviewed together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, offer quicker check-ins, and remove travel time. They can also allow shorter or more frequent meetings when a brief skill practice is needed. When you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session, the format options will be clarified so you can pick what works best for your routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and LGBT-related issues, along with related problems like body image and communication difficulties.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and direct, combining skill teaching, discussion, and planning to help manage strong emotions and daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a clinician since 2021.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.