Alyssa Blaeser, LCSW

Alyssa Blaeser, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings a pragmatic and empathetic approach to therapy rooted in extensive training and hands-on work in child welfare. She earned two Bachelor of Science degrees from Arizona State University in 2012 - one in Psychology and one in Family and Human Development - followed by a Master of Social Work from Boston University in 2018 and certification as a mediator from the University of Milwaukee in 2020. Alyssa works with children, adolescents and teens ages 4 and up, as well as individuals and families, guiding them through complex life transitions and emotional challenges with compassion and clear clinical direction.

Drawing on a diverse professional background across clinical, court, and community-based settings, Alyssa uses a flexible blend of therapeutic models to tailor care to each client. Her practice incorporates psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), family systems work, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused techniques to address presenting needs. She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and matches evidence-based strategies to the client’s priorities to support meaningful and sustainable change.

Alyssa’s specialty areas include behavior modification, attachment challenges, emotional dysregulation, parenting coaching, conflict resolution, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-injurious behaviors, PTSD, and crisis management. Outside of her professional work she enjoys visiting National Parks, hiking, reading, cheering on Wisconsin sports teams, exploring new activities, and spending time with her husband and children. She often reflects on the Pema Chödrön line - "You are the sky, everything else - it's just the weather."

Evidence-Based Approaches for Remote Care

Alyssa frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it is often useful for managing anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms. She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques when working with emotional regulation and interpersonal difficulties - DBT emphasizes skills for coping with intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing self-harm behaviors. When addressing family dynamics and parenting concerns, Alyssa draws on family systems perspectives to explore patterns between family members and support healthier communication and problem-solving.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Alyssa collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time and involves caregivers or family members when it supports progress.

Online therapy with Alyssa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from home or another convenient location.