- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
About Alyssa
Alyssa Sangrey is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Vermont with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults 18 and older who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, ashamed, or disconnected. Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting challenges, and questions about identity and LGBT issues.
Alyssa frames emotional pain as linked to how people relate to themselves and others. In sessions she talks through current problems and patterns that trace back to early relationships and family of origin issues. She uses straightforward conversation and listening to help clients notice how old roles and expectations still shape daily life.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods to prioritize the person’s perspective, cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and dialectical behavior techniques for managing strong emotions. Mindfulness and narrative ideas also appear when they help a client describe and reframe their story.
Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. That might include small behavior changes, practice with emotional regulation skills, or reframing unhelpful self-talk. Alyssa emphasizes collaboration - deciding together what to try and when to adjust the plan.
She sees how family of origin patterns influence adult choices, and she helps people name those patterns. People who want clear, conversational work about relationships, control issues, shame, or parenting often find this approach useful.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Alyssa integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas in her online practice. Client-centered work means the person’s own perspective guides sessions and Alyssa reflects and responds to what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or improve mood.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation and crisis-coping skills are needed. That approach breaks emotional responses into manageable steps and teaches specific skills for tolerating distress and improving emotional control. These methods are commonly used with issues like anxiety, relationship conflict, and strong moods.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Alyssa will discuss goals, try methods in-session, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative way means the work can shift if a client wants more practical skills, more reflection on family of origin patterns, or a different pace.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can happen from a convenient location.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting, LGBT matters, and related issues such as guilt, shame, and control problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices a conversational, client-centered style and collaborates with people to explore patterns and practical steps they can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a clinician working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LCMHC and is based in Vermont.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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