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About Alysia
Dr. Alysia Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with six years of clinical experience in Wisconsin. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns. She also supports people facing grief, parenting strain, career questions, mood disorders, and multicultural or veteran-related issues.
Dr. Smith draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in her sessions. She frames clients as experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps, skills practice, and talking through what's getting in the way of change.
Her background includes a doctorate in Developmental Psychology and two master's degrees in Professional Counseling and Human Service Counseling with a cognate in Addiction and Recovery. Those qualifications inform a focus on addictions and recovery alongside mood and relationship concerns.
In a typical session she will help identify patterns, try small behavior changes, and use strategies from CBT and DBT to manage strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing is used when clients want to change habits related to substance use or other behaviors.
People who contact her can expect a direct, practical approach that emphasizes skills and goal-focused work. To start, prospective clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online process.
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How her approaches work in online sessions
Dr. Smith commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, relationship stress, or mood instability.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to change behaviors like problematic substance use. That approach emphasizes collaboration, exploring ambivalence, and finding personal reasons to change rather than using pressure.
Choosing the right approach is part of the early sessions. She will work with clients to select methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The practical benefits of remote work can include fitting sessions into a busy week or reducing travel time. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Sessions are arranged through the site's scheduling flow so people can match and book a first appointment that fits their routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Kansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and related areas such as grief, parenting, and career concerns.
What therapeutic styles does she use?
Her practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to guide sessions and teach skills.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has six years of professional work experience in counseling and related settings.
What are her credentials and where does she work?
She holds the credentials LPC and LCPC and is licensed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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