Meet Alyssa Shaw

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Alyssa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who earned a Master of Arts in Human Development Counseling from the University of Illinois Springfield with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health. During her clinical training, Alyssa has worked with individuals experiencing Anxiety, OCD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, self-worth difficulties, disordered eating/body dysmorphia, substance use disorders, and ADHD and executive functioning. She also has experience working with various age groups, across diverse populations and backgrounds.
In addition to her work with adults, Alyssa has a passion for providing therapeutic support and coaching to children, adolescents, and parents. She is skilled at helping young clients manage emotional challenges, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies, while guiding parents on how to best support their child’s growth and well-being. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a deep understanding of family dynamics, aiming to foster stronger connections and communication within the family unit.
Alyssa recognizes the multidimensionality of clients and, therefore, finds it important to provide individualized treatment that is tailored to each client’s unique needs and experiences. She is well-versed in using CBT as an Evidence-Based treatment modality to address a variety of symptoms and deeply values collaboration between counselor and client. She prioritizes creating an empathetic, accepting, and non-judgmental environment where clients of all ages can feel safe and supported throughout the therapeutic process.
In her spare time you can find Alyssa cooking, spending time outdoors, and caring for animals.