Alyssa Whiteaker , LICSW

Alyssa Whiteaker is a licensed therapist who brings an integrative, evidence-informed approach to supporting people through complex emotional challenges. She works with young adults, men and women, and neurodivergent individuals facing issues such as anxiety, workplace stress, communication difficulties, ADHD, trauma, grief, and struggles with self-image and relationships. Alyssa centers her practice on practical coping strategies, boundary work, and fostering greater self-understanding to help clients navigate guilt, shame, isolation, and interpersonal conflict.

She holds the credential LICSW, which is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and reflects advanced training in clinical social work and therapeutic practice. Alyssa blends acceptance-based work with cognitive and client-centered techniques to tailor support to each person’s needs, emphasizing accessible tools that fit everyday life. Her therapeutic style is compassionate and non-judgmental, focused on recognizing individual strengths while addressing patterns that contribute to distress.

Across concerns such as anger, workplace issues, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress, Alyssa aims to help people build resilience, improve communication, and pursue meaningful personal growth. She prioritizes collaboration and practical steps so individuals can move toward healthier relationships, clearer boundaries, and a stronger sense of self.

Approach-focused care available online

Alyssa frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop practical actions that align with their values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and motivation challenges. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with more effective strategies to reduce distress and improve functioning, which is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Alyssa treats it as a collaborative exploration. She works with each person to tailor techniques to their goals, preferences, and daily life, adjusting methods over time so care fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Alyssa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to rearrange work or travel, and they allow therapy to be integrated into the routines that matter most to clients.