- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Alyssa
Alyssa Whiteaker is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with six years of clinical experience in Minnesota. She works with adults who are facing anxiety, stress, grief, anger, trauma, ADHD, and the day-to-day strain of work and relationships. Alyssa also notes a focus on concerns like body image, caregiver stress, isolation, and guilt and shame.
She often helps people who identify as neurodivergent or who are navigating young adult challenges. Her sessions emphasize clear communication and practical coping skills. She aims to break down overwhelming problems into small, manageable steps.
Alyssa uses several evidence-based methods to guide sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Those approaches shape how she structures conversations and plans next steps with each person.
In practice, she works on building boundaries, improving communication, and developing strategies for stress and workplace issues. She also supports people working through forgiveness, self-love, and recovery from post-traumatic stress and abuse.
Alyssa frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving. She focuses on practical skills, values-based choices, and clearer thinking about difficult emotions like guilt and shame. Sessions are conducted in English in Minnesota, and international clients are not accepted.
How Alyssa uses ACT, CBT, and client-centered work online
Alyssa draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and choose small actions that matter to them. ACT often focuses on values and behavioral steps, which can be useful for guilt, shame, and motivation struggles.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test them with practical experiments. CBT offers clear strategies for anxiety, workplace stress, and managing intense emotions like anger or grief.
Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and responds, prioritizing the person's perspective and goals. That style supports building trust and clearer communication before moving into skills work.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a single fixed model.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. If you choose to work with her online, think about how virtual sessions can fit into your routine - for example, shorter check-ins can be easier on busy days, or video can help with face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult. Confirm the available session options during the sign-up steps so you know what will work best for your schedule.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, stress, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and related concerns such as body image and workplace issues.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses therapy methods like ACT and CBT to help people name those feelings, notice unhelpful patterns, and try small behavioral steps that align with personal values.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of experience and practices as an LICSW working with adults and neurodivergent clients on a range of emotional and practical concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LICSW practicing in Minnesota and works with clients located in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost model?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the service terms.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.