01 · Who Alyssa works with

Alyssa works with stress, Anxiety, coaching and ADHD

Alyssa lists 6 specialisms and 14 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Alyssa chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Alyssa's own words

What Alyssa says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping young adults, men and women, and neurodivergent individuals address challenges like anxiety, workplace stress, communication difficulties, and personal growth.

I bring a compassionate, intergrative evidence-based approach to therapy, focusing on areas such as self-love, healing from trauma, managing isolation, and building healthier relationships. My work is deeply rooted in understanding individual experiences, particularly around boundaries, acceptance, and accessible coping strategies.

My therapeutic style emphasizes creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their unique strengths and work through challenging emotions like guilt, shame, and interpersonal dynamics. I'm committed to helping individuals develop resilience, improve communication skills, and cultivate greater self-understanding.

Whether you're struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, workplace challenges, or seeking personal growth, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.

Alyssa Whiteaker, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Alyssa works

The 4 approaches Alyssa lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Alyssa lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Alyssa's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Alyssa runs a session.

Acceptance and Commitment TherapyACT

Rather than trying to argue a painful thought away, ACT works on loosening its grip and getting on with what matters to you anyway. Sessions spend real time naming your values, then building action around them while difficult feelings are still present.

Client-Centred TherapyPerson-centred · Rogerian

The therapist does not steer toward a technique or a diagnosis. They offer sustained, non-judgemental attention and reflect back what they hear, on the premise that people find their own direction when they are genuinely listened to. Often what people mean by “someone who just gets it”.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Motivational InterviewingMI

A way of talking about change with somebody who is genuinely in two minds about it. The therapist does not argue for the change; they help you say your own reasons out loud, which is the part that predicts whether it happens. Common around substance use and health behaviour.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Alyssa practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Alyssa's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Alyssa at this point.

2. Naming Alyssa specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Alyssa is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Alyssa.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

3 questions worth asking Alyssa

Built from what Alyssa actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Alyssa's - Alyssa has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”

  Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LICSW

Licensed in

Minnesota

Licence

MN LICSW 24895

Licence number

24895

Licence expires

31 Mar 2027

NPI

1053041467

Years in practice

6

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Alyssa's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Alyssa. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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