Alyssa Whiteaker, LICSW

Alyssa Whiteaker, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), is a Minnesota-based therapist who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, grief, anger, and related challenges. She works with young adults, men and women, and neurodivergent clients to address workplace stress, communication difficulties, and personal growth goals using an integrative, evidence-informed approach that centers each person’s lived experience.

Alyssa emphasizes acceptance, boundary-setting, and practical coping strategies to help clients build resilience and stronger relationships. Her practice focuses on areas such as self-love, healing from trauma and abuse, managing isolation and loneliness, and improving communication skills. She draws on therapeutic methods that prioritize the client’s strengths while addressing difficult emotions like guilt and shame.

In session Alyssa cultivates a supportive, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore interpersonal dynamics, develop healthier habits, and work toward clearer goals. She blends clinical expertise with coaching elements to help clients translate insight into action, whether the aim is symptom relief, improved workplace functioning, or ongoing personal development. Alyssa partners with each person to tailor strategies that fit their values and daily life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Alyssa commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with client-centered techniques. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and learning practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful actions - it can help with anxiety, avoidance, and getting unstuck. CBT looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete tools to reduce distress and build new habits, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and mood-related concerns. Client-centered work emphasizes empathy, listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can explore goals at their own pace.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Alyssa works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Alyssa is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and integrate therapy into daily life with fewer logistical barriers.