Dr. Alysia Smith

Dr. Alysia Smith uses straightforward, skills-based approaches to help people manage strong emotions and difficult life moments. She blends practical techniques with a focus on each person’s strengths. She tells clients that they are the expert of their own story and that therapy builds on what is already working. She holds a doctorate in Developmental Psychology and two master’s degrees in Professional Counseling and Human Service Counseling, with a cognate in Addiction and Recovery. Her counseling credentials include LPC and LCPC and she is licensed in Wisconsin. She has six years of professional experience supporting people who face stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. In sessions she addresses addictions, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, and anger. She also helps with issues like self-esteem, career questions, and adjusting to life changes. Additional focus areas include multicultural concerns, seasonal affective disorder, mood disorders, young adult issues, and veteran and armed forces concerns. Her work uses practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to teach coping skills, manage intense feelings, and set realistic goals. Expect clear steps to practice between sessions and ideas to try in everyday life. Dr. Smith encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. She helps create a plan that fits each person’s goals. To begin, follow the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first session.

Using proven approaches in online care

Dr. Smith commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce stress and anxiety. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and building better interpersonal skills.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting plans as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when that works best. Licensed professionals can guide the choice of methods and session pacing so therapy fits into everyday life.