Alyssa Sousa(She/Her/Hers)

Alyssa Sousa is a Licensed Creative Art Therapist and psychotherapist working with children, adolescents and adults. She has over 14 years of experience and helps clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and psychiatric issues. Alyssa is particularly passionate about serving individuals managing food allergies and the mental health concerns related to this. Alyssa also has advanced training in Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Alyssa offers verbal psychotherapy and her approach is client centered. She has a wide range of experience and training to assist clients in achieving their therapeutic goals, and improve understanding and the ability to cope with complex emotions. Alyssa is a licensed creative art therapist in the state of New York and is skilled in using art therapy, as well as other creative modalities, in the therapeutic process. Alyssa uses the creative arts to offer insight, exploration and understanding to thoughts and feelings that are not easily accessible using verbal expression alone. In addition to creative arts therapy, Alyssa also has advance training in Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(TF-CBT). This is an evidenced based treatment for children and teens with a history of trauma. In addition, Alyssa is well versed in using mindfulness techniques as well as DBT skills and approaches in her therapeutic practice.

Alyssa ensures that each of her clients feels heard and seen. She works with her clients to help them feel safe, find balance, develop coping skills and improve awareness. Alyssa has worked in a diverse settings, including in NYC hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools and private practice. Alyssa has experience in both group as well as individual therapy and has worked as a clinical supervisor. She currently offers the convenience of remote therapy sessions so that you can invest in your mental health with greater ease and flexibility.