- Client-centered
- Attachment-informed
- Practical skills
About Alyssa
Alyssa Crawford is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with six years of experience. She aims to meet each person where they are and to build a working relationship based on respect and compassion. Alyssa focuses on clear, practical conversations to help with relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addiction-related issues, and parenting challenges.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to shape conversations around the client’s priorities and preferences. That means sessions are guided by what matters most to the person in the room, not a fixed agenda. Alyssa also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns, and on cognitive behavioral strategies when people want concrete steps to change thinking and behavior.
Sessions often include problem-solving for everyday life, skills for managing intense emotions, and work on communication and boundaries. Alyssa helps people handle big transitions such as divorce, caregiving strain, or career changes, and she supports those coping with trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
She tailors each treatment plan to fit specific needs and goals rather than applying one approach to everyone. Conversations are direct and practical so clients leave with things they can try between sessions. Alyssa works in Iowa and conducts sessions in English.
If you want to start, use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How Alyssa’s approaches translate to online work
Alyssa uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the client's priorities, letting the person guide session topics and pace. That approach helps shape online sessions around immediate needs and practical goals, whether the focus is communication, parenting, or managing mood.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships and how those affect current behavior. Those conversations can help with intimacy issues, family-of-origin concerns, and feeling less isolated. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides concrete strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful, try techniques together, and adjust plans based on what works for each person. Clients shape the priorities and Alyssa adapts methods to fit those goals.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to practice communication skills in real time and to follow up on homework between sessions.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Montana, Iowa, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Alyssa address in therapy
Alyssa helps with relationship and family concerns, anxiety and depression, stress, grief, addiction-related problems, parenting, bipolar and ADHD related challenges, and issues like codependency, communication difficulties, and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like
She emphasizes Client-Centered Therapy, shaping sessions around the client's goals and preferences while blending practical techniques from other approaches when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have
Alyssa has six years of professional work experience as a licensed counselor and has worked with a range of concerns from trauma to caregiver stress.
What credentials and location are listed
She holds the LCPC credential and is based in Iowa. The profile lists licensure designations as KS LCPC and MT LCPC as provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and priced
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
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.