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Alyssa Lim

Alyssa Lim

Georgia

Compassionate counselor focused on rest and coping

  • 5 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Georgia ยท LPC013371
NPI
1154033686
Based in
Georgia
  • Sleep and rest support
  • Anxiety and stress help
  • Practical coping skills

About Alyssa

Alyssa Lim is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and life changes. She speaks plainly and offers steady support as clients sort through relationship strain, grief, trauma, and parenting concerns. Her approach aims to make therapy feel collaborative and understandable for families and individuals seeking better rest and balance.

Alyssa has five years of experience across hospitals, the correctional system, military settings, and community agencies. That variety means she has worked with many kinds of challenges and settings, and she draws on that background to shape practical steps clients can try between sessions. She focuses on building coping skills, improving communication, and addressing patterns that affect sleep and daily functioning.

In sessions Alyssa centers on collaboration - therapist and client set goals together and move at a pace that fits the person. She uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then tries small, testable changes. The work often includes skills for managing anxiety, improving mood, and finding calmer nights of sleep.

She also pays attention to cultural and life-context factors that influence well-being. Clients who have experience with adoption, military life, or multicultural stressors may find this background relevant to their concerns. Alyssa aims to create a respectful space for people to talk about hard topics like shame, guilt, or past harm.

Practical problem-solving is a feature of her work. Sessions move from understanding what feels stuck to trying specific strategies at home. People leave with concrete steps to practice between meetings and a clearer sense of next steps toward better rest and coping.

How evidence-based techniques guide online work

Alyssa uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and try new ways of coping. CBT often focuses on practical exercises, daily routines, and changing habits that affect mood and sleep, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

She also draws on general evidence-based techniques that emphasize skill-building for coping, stress management, and communication. These approaches include learning short strategies to reduce worry, practicing relaxation or sleep-friendly routines, and role-playing communication skills when needed.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. Sessions adapt over time based on what helps most, and clients are invited to give feedback about pace and focus.

Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or evenings. It also supports brief check-ins or scheduled times that match daily routines, helping people practice skills where they live and sleep.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsFamily problemsGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?

Common topics include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, grief, trauma, and problems with sleeping. Alyssa also works with issues like ADHD, anger, and self-esteem.

What is her overall therapy style?

She practices collaborative therapy where therapist and client set goals together. The work is practical, focusing on skills and small changes clients can use between sessions.

What background does she have in clinical settings?

She has five years of experience working in hospitals, the correctional system, military settings, and community agencies. That range informs how she tailors strategies to each person's situation.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

The therapist holds the LPC credential and is located in Georgia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from outside the U.S. work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the plan and scheduling details.

How do I begin therapy with this provider?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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