Alyssa Butler(She/They)
Master of Arts (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
New Mexico•Colorado
Anxiety -Autism spectrum disorder- Depression- Trauma-Women's issues-Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)-
Alyssa Butler
(She/They)
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Professional statement
Alyssa Butler (she/they) MA LPCC is an independently licensed mental health counselor specializing in Art therapy and Nature Based Therapy. They are passionate about utilizing nature and art to promote healing and a deeper connection with self.
Alyssa Butler looks at each client as an individual; they do not take a "one size fits all" approach. She believes clients have the answers they need, and supports clients in self exploration to identify their needs starting within themselves. Alyssa's goal with clients is to help them work through past occurrences that are impacting their present life, and support clients in feeling empowered to live their lives without carrying the baggage from the past. They know it is possible to move through challenging moments to achieve overall wellness.
Alyssa has extensive training and experience working with trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, and more. They have supported clients from ages 4-65+ work through challenging and traumatic situations.
Alyssa offers in person and Telehealth services for individuals and couples. She offers intensive day retreats for individuals, couples and groups. Please contact them if you have questions and want more information.
I currently accept some insurances through Headway.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 6 years
Santa Fe Recovery Center, Counseling Intern
Open Skies Healthcare, Treatment Foster Care Counselor
Desert View Family Counseling, Mental Health Counselor
Open Skies Healthcare, Treatment Foster Care Counselor
GD Psych Services, Mental Health Counselor
Masters of Art Therapy and Counseling, MA, 2018
Bachelors of Fine Art, BA, 2015
Licensure
New Mexico: CCMH0217651 - Colorado: LPC.0019688Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
I offer intensive day retreats for individuals, couples and groups on weekends. These can be booked privately or you can find groups on my website.
Insurance
- Aetna (in-network in NM, CO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in NM, CO)
- Cigna (in-network in NM, CO)
- United Healthcare (in-network in NM)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$120 (60min)
- Sliding scale:$50 - $120
- Couples sessions:$125 (60min)
- Individual :$125 (90min)
- Intensive Day Retreat- Individual:$300 (300min)
- Intensive Day Retreat- Couples:$500 (300min)
- Intensive Day Retreat- Group:$250 (300min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- As needed
Therapist's note
I offer sliding scale for all appointment types. Superbills will only be provided to clients paying full amount. I bill for appointments on the same day of services, unless otherwise discussed. Sliding scale is not available for clients utilizing their health insurance.