Alisa Neary, LCSW

Alisa Neary (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is committed to inspiring hope and supporting meaningful change for adults navigating difficult relationships and the aftermath of interpersonal violence. Her work centers on helping people reclaim personal power and move toward healing, whether the harm began in childhood, occurred in a past relationship, or is taking place now. She supports clients in addressing symptoms commonly associated with trauma, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, and in reducing self-blame and isolation while building self-esteem and self-acceptance.

Working from a person-centered stance, Alisa strives to create a therapeutic experience that feels comfortable, non-judgmental, and empathetic. She helps clients identify patterns that signal healthy versus unhealthy relationships and offers practical and emotional support through transitions like separation or recovery from abuse. Her approach emphasizes each person’s capacity for growth and the steps needed to reclaim agency and well-being.

Alisa welcomes people who are ready to explore change and is available to connect with those seeking guidance on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.

Client-centered and practical approaches for online care

Alisa draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s priorities guide the work. This approach helps people feel heard and supported as they make choices about relationships, boundaries, and recovery.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or problematic coping. CBT is practical and skills-based, offering tools to manage symptoms and respond differently to challenging situations.

Mindfulness therapy is integrated when helpful to increase present-moment awareness, reduce reactivity, and support emotional regulation following trauma or stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alisa collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Alisa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they support ongoing momentum in the work toward healing and change.