- Person-centered approach
- CBT and DBT skills
- Support for sleep
About Alyssa
Alyssa Kirk LPC helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn out by life’s demands. She is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania with more than 12 years of experience. She listens first and works to build a trusting connection so clients can talk about what matters most to them.
Her style is person-centered, which means conversations focus on each person’s goals and strengths. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing when those methods fit a person’s needs. Those approaches give practical ways to notice patterns, try small changes, and manage difficult feelings.
Alyssa brings a background in social work and experience connecting people to community resources. That practical knowledge helps when life circumstances make therapy harder to follow through on. She talks through options for outside supports as part of planning care.
She has worked with many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and sleep difficulties. Alyssa also supports people facing caregiver strain, chronic health challenges, body image concerns, and job or career transitions.
In sessions she aims for clear, down-to-earth communication. Expect straightforward skills practice, gentle reflection, and collaborative problem solving. To start, she asks about your goals and daily routines, then helps shape a plan that fits your life.
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a helpful relationship so clients can set their own goals and feel heard. This approach helps with issues like stress, sleep problems, and navigating life changes by keeping work focused on what matters to the client.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and offers concrete experiments and practice to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and coping skills training.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing strong emotions and improving how people handle conflict and relationships. It can be useful for emotion regulation, boundary setting, and building tolerance for difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, values, and daily life. That often means trying a mix of listening, skills practice, and short experiments between sessions.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, enable shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find virtual meetings let them practice skills in the context of their everyday routines and follow up more consistently with the therapist.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Alyssa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleep difficulties, relationship and intimacy questions, and many other concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered with practical tools added as needed, such as cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness exercises.
What is her professional background?
She has over 12 years of experience in therapy and a social work background that includes linking people to community supports.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.