Alisha Dennis-Brinson
She/Her/Hers
Master of Arts (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT Doctor of Ministry, DMin
Ohio, Michigan
Accepting Online
Updated April 9, 2023
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Specialties & Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Couples counseling
- Depression
- Life transitions
- Stress management
Professional statement
Alisha a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervisor designation and also a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with supervisor designation in Ohio. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan. Alisha has over 12 years of experience. Alisha has experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds and a wide variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, adjustments to new life circumstances, and substance abuse. Her counseling style is client centered and empathetic. She believes in using tools that will best help the client become aware of their inner strength as they work on their journey to wellness. Her goal is to always provide a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Alisha works with her clients to develop an individualized treatment plan with healthy, client directed goals.
Specialties
Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Cigna
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- United Healthcare
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $125 (50min)
- Sliding scale: $75 - $125
Location(s)
Online Sessions (Ohio)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon Please inquire about hours
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Online Sessions (Michigan)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon Please inquire about hours
- Tue Please inquire about hours
- Wed Please inquire about hours
- Thu Please inquire about hours
- Fri Please inquire about hours
- Sat Please inquire about hours
- Sun Please inquire about hours
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 13 years
Ashland University, Professor/Director, 2020 - Present
Summa Hospital, Coordinator , 2019 - 2020
The Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes County, Director, 2018 - 2019
Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Inpatient Counselor, 2014 - 2018
Licensure
Ohio: E.0900527-SUPV
Michigan: 6401020260
Languages
English