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- ACT
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About Alyssa
LICSW in Minnesota with six years of clinical experience, Alyssa Whiteaker focuses on stress, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and coaching. She helps people who are navigating workplace stress, communication problems, or the difficulties that can come with young adulthood. Sessions are conducted in English and her practice is located in Minnesota. She does not accept international clients.
Alyssa uses practical, evidence-based methods. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to shape sessions. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented. She prioritizes clear coping strategies and step-by-step skill building.
Her approach centers on understanding how a person's values and daily choices connect to their stress and behaviors. In ACT-informed work she helps people notice unhelpful patterns and practice actions that matter to them. With CBT tools she and the client look at thoughts and behaviors together and test different responses.
Client-Centered Therapy guides the way Alyssa listens and responds, keeping the person’s perspective central while using motivational interviewing techniques to clarify goals. This mix supports work on boundaries, self-direction, and managing shame or guilt.
Practical issues like caregiver stress, body image, and workplace conflict are common topics in her sessions. She also supports people exploring neurodiversity-related concerns such as autism or Asperger syndrome and the impacts those can have on daily life and social connection.
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How her therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making behavior changes that matter to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors, then trying concrete strategies to change patterns that cause distress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alyssa will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She often combines tools from ACT and CBT with Client-Centered listening and motivational interviewing to shape sessions around what a person wants to change. Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require travel, which helps maintain consistency when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing and homework to suit the realities of day-to-day life.Sheet 3
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and coaching for personal growth. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, workplace issues, and young adult concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These inform how she structures sessions and sets goals with clients.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. That experience shapes how she blends different techniques in session.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LICSW and practices in Minnesota. The credential listed is MN LICSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Check the therapist's profile for up-to-date format details.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen subscription.
How do I begin with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the match and booking steps.
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