- CBT and DBT informed
- Addiction recovery focus
- Supports parenting concerns
About Alysia
Dr. Alysia Smith uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people handle tough moments. She holds a doctorate in Developmental Psychology and two masters degrees in Professional Counseling and Human Service Counseling with a cognate in Addiction and Recovery. She is licensed as an LPC and LCPC and has six years of professional experience in clinical work.
Her work focuses on common stresses many people face. She helps with anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and anger. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures, career questions, and issues related to identity such as LGBT concerns.
Dr. Smith draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in sessions. She uses these methods to help people understand patterns, manage strong emotions, and build practical skills that fit day-to-day life. Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on small steps that lead to change.
Her background in developmental psychology informs how she looks at life stages and transitions. She also brings experience with addiction recovery and multicultural concerns to her work. People often come for help with life purpose, forgiveness, or resolving family problems.
Dr. Smith practices in Wisconsin and conducts sessions in English. If you want to begin, follow the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule a session.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Dr. Smith commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide online sessions. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change, such as with addictions or lifestyle shifts, by exploring values and boosting readiness to act.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach practical ways to manage strong emotions and improve coping. DBT skills include grounding techniques, emotion regulation tools, and ways to handle relationship stress. The therapist and client decide together which methods make the most sense for the goals at hand.r>
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions help them fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making it easier to schedule around work and parenting. A collaborative plan will focus on fitting sessions into everyday routines and on concrete skills you can use between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Smith help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and concerns around self-esteem and anger. She also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, career questions, and identity-related issues including LGBT matters.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear skills and small steps. She uses evidence-informed methods to help people notice patterns and try new ways of managing emotions and behaviors.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has six years of professional work experience in clinical settings following her graduate training and doctorate work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Wisconsin. Her academic background includes a doctorate in Developmental Psychology and two masters degrees in counseling fields.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability through the site's scheduling process.