Alisa is a relational, grounded, and authentic therapist who is passionate about helping individuals better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that shape their experiences. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sacred Heart University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services. Her interest in the field developed through a combination of lived experience and academic training, shaping her understanding of relationships, emotional patterns, and the ways people adapt in response to life’s challenges.

Alisa strives to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel emotionally safe, respected, and understood. She believes imperfections are a natural part of being human and works to create a space where clients can show up authentically without fear of judgment. She brings warmth, thoughtfulness, and, when appropriate, humor into her work while honoring the courage it takes to engage in therapy. Alisa prioritizes pacing and emotional safety, meeting clients where they are while gently encouraging growth.

Alisa works with adolescents, adults, and couples who may be navigating anxiety, relational challenges, low self-worth, identity shifts, and life transitions. She works collaboratively with clients to explore emotional and relational patterns with curiosity and care. When appropriate, Alisa offers gentle challenges to help clients step beyond familiar comfort zones while remaining alongside them so they feel supported throughout the process.

In her clinical work, Alisa draws from attachment-based, psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed approaches while integrating CBT- and IFS-informed strategies to support both insight and practical change. She takes a thoughtful and individualized approach to therapy, helping clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships while building more compassionate and effective ways of responding to life’s challenges.

Alisa believes that much of human suffering can come from feeling alone or misunderstood. Her goal is to help clients feel less alone in their experiences while developing greater self-compassion, understanding, and connection. She believes therapy can be a place to recognize long-standing patterns, explore new possibilities, and create more meaningful and connected lives.

Outside of the therapy room, Alisa enjoys learning, reflecting, and unwinding with a good mystery or engaging story. Between curiosity and mom life, she often has several tabs open at once and brings humor and adaptability to the everyday moments of life.