about whole sol

Through being a student of yoga, Alissa has learned a great deal about the ‘mind-body split’ and the reality that modern therapy often leaves the body and spirit out of healing work, much to our detriment. She also recognizes that trauma, anxiety, depression, and external influences like capitalism keep us trapped in the mind. Alissa works with clients to begin building relationships with their bodies, nervous systems, and greater selves, with the goal of increased coping skills, embodiment, resiliency and neuroplasticity.

As a queer identifying person, Alissa knows there is no “one size fits all” approach to therapy, or existing in this world. She offers an open mind and creative approaches including movement, spirituality, breathwork, meditation, and more. She is fundamentally person-centered in her approach, meaning she works to create an environment that best suits each unique individual. 

In your work together, Alissa also aims to address external/environmental barriers that may be keeping you from accessing rest, healing, and stability. Alissa offers a multi-systemic lens and an understanding that most of us are doing our best given societal circumstances.

Alissa provides individual therapy as well as yoga for mental health. Her approach to therapy draws from an array of modalities including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy, with emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. 

Alissa currently works with young adults, and adults. Her practice specializes in Anxiety and Depression, Attachment, Identity, Trauma, Regulation Skills, Women’s Issues, Highly Sensitive People, Boundary Work, Self-Esteem, and Spirituality. 

Alissa finds enjoyment in connecting with nature and community. Her free moments are filled with seeking sunshine, dance, astrology, reading, and finding sensory pleasure through slow, intentional living.