- CBT and DBT methods
- Family of origin issues
- Parenting and fatherhood support
About Alisa
Alisa Branch is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of clinical experience. She practices in North Carolina and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family matters, depression, and related issues. Alisa offers practical feedback, tasks between sessions, and tools to build coping skills.
She trained with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Master of Science in Community Agency Counseling from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Her background includes work in community mental health agencies, private practice, and a community medical center. Earlier roles included inpatient psychiatric facility work and mobile crisis response.
Alisa draws from several evidence-informed approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address patterns of thinking and emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy guide short-term goal work and practical change steps. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help with present-moment noticing and stress management.
Her clinical experience covers a wide range of concerns such as addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and eating-related concerns. She also helps people work through family of origin issues, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, codependency, infidelity, and communication problems.
In sessions she offers direct guidance, concrete tools, and homework tasks to practice between meetings. The focus is on skills people can use in daily life to reduce symptoms, improve relationships, and handle transitions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Alisa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. DBT offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and increasing distress tolerance.She also incorporates Mindfulness techniques to help people become more aware of the present moment and reduce stress. Mindfulness can be useful for anxiety, rumination, and improving focus in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit those needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow quieter surroundings for focused conversation, or make shorter check-ins easier when time is limited. Discussing practical needs at the first visit helps shape the plan for ongoing work.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses interactive sessions with feedback, practical tools, and tasks to practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience including outpatient counseling, inpatient psychiatric work, and mobile crisis roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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