Alisa Sawyer, LMHC

Alisa Sawyer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She holds a Master’s degree from the University at Albany and has practiced in a range of mental health settings, developing a versatile skill set for supporting people through depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and relationship challenges.

Her approach to counseling is integrative and client-centered, blending techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Transpersonal Therapy, and Positive Psychology to create a tailored plan for each person. Rather than applying a single template, she collaborates with clients to identify the mix of strategies and skills that best supports their goals and daily functioning. Alisa emphasizes being fully present and attuned during sessions, which she views as central to effective therapeutic work.

She often uses a growth-focused metaphor to describe the therapeutic process - like a plant seeking light, people orient toward what helps them thrive even in difficult circumstances. Alisa aims to be a supportive window for clients, helping them access their strengths and practical tools to move toward more fulfilling and resilient ways of living.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action toward a more meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of avoiding them. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Positive Psychology focuses on building strengths, gratitude, and practical skills that support wellbeing and resilience, which can complement work on depression and self-esteem. Transpersonal Therapy explores personal meaning, spiritual perspectives, and larger life themes to support healing and growth beyond symptom reduction - useful for clients seeking deeper self-understanding and purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alisa works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques and combinations fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from a licensed professional without the need for travel, allowing therapy to be integrated into daily life while supporting continuity and convenience.