Alyssa Whiteaker

Calm, practical support for emotional resilience

LICSW Minnesota

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Coaching, ADHD
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Alyssa

Alyssa Whiteaker is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, anger, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience, she blends evidence-informed methods to support clients working through ADHD, workplace strain, communication difficulties, and issues around self-worth and relationships. Her background includes a range of additional focus areas such as body image, caregiver stress, isolation, and young adult concerns.

Alyssa's approach is grounded in compassion and collaboration. She prioritizes a nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore shame, guilt, forgiveness, and interpersonal struggles while learning practical coping skills.

Using an integrative mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, and motivational interviewing, she emphasizes accessible strategies, clearer boundaries, and personal growth. Alyssa aims to help people build resilience, strengthen communication, and develop greater self-understanding as they pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Alyssa frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and workplace difficulties. She also employs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support people in clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and learning strategies to live in line with what matters to them.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and current concerns, and adapts techniques over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives and maintain continuity of care across changing circumstances, while allowing licensed professionals to provide ongoing guidance and skill-building from a distance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and workplace issues along with related concerns such as body image, isolation, and relationship communication.

What is the therapeutic style and approach used?

The practice combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing to provide practical tools and compassionate support tailored to each client.

How much clinical experience does Alyssa bring?

She has six years of professional experience working with the variety of concerns listed in her specialties and focus areas.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the credential LICSW with licence details MN LICSW 24895 and practices in Minnesota.

Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats can clients choose from?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyCoachingADHD

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefAnger management

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessJealousyPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English