- Goal focused
- Warm listening
- Practical steps
About Alissa
Dr. Alissa Putman helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or sleepless find practical ways to move forward. She speaks plainly about goals and priorities, and she checks in often to make sure therapy is matching what a person needs. Her approach aims to respect each person’s time and focus on changes that matter to daily life.
Dr. Putman uses a client-centered style that starts by listening and understanding what is going well and what isn’t. She draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and on Internal Family Systems to notice internal parts that affect mood and relationships. She also brings in positive psychology and elements of coaching to set clear, manageable goals.
With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Putman has worked in higher education and healthcare settings and with diverse populations. She has focused on concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, and sleeping problems. She also supports people dealing with career stress, burnout, parenting strain, and identity questions.
Dr. Putman is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland. Her volunteer work includes suicide prevention education and mentoring for underrepresented teens. She speaks English and does not take international clients at this time.
If sleep or rest is a concern, she will address routines, stress, and patterns that get in the way of better sleep while also attending to related life issues. Clients can expect a straightforward, collaborative process that blends listening with practical steps.
How her approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting working relationship. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change, whether that is stress, sleep, or relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. It offers straightforward tools for shifting unhelpful thinking and changing habits that interfere with sleep, mood, or daily functioning.
Internal Family Systems notices the different parts inside a person that hold worry, shame, or anger. It helps people understand those parts so they can reduce internal conflict and feel more calm and connected.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice may shift as progress is made and new issues come up.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, or allow a brief check-in during a work break. Because session formats are not specified in the profile, confirm the current options before booking. The emphasis is on practical strategies for sleep, stress, and daily routines that can be worked on together in a remote setting.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, sleep problems, grief, parenting stress, career and identity concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her work is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on what is going well and what a person wants to change. Sessions usually combine listening, goal setting, and practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has over 20 years of experience working in higher education, healthcare, and varied settings with diverse clients.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.