Alisa Neary , LCSW

Alisa Neary (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is dedicated to inspiring hope and supporting meaningful change in the lives of adults affected by interpersonal violence and unhealthy relationships.

She works with people whose experiences of abuse began in childhood, occurred in past adult relationships, or are happening in current relationships, helping them reclaim personal power and move toward healing. Her practice addresses symptoms commonly associated with trauma, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression, and focuses on reducing self-blame and social isolation while strengthening self-esteem and self-acceptance.

Alisa emphasizes a person-centered approach, creating a therapeutic environment that seeks to be comfortable, non-judgmental, and empathetic. She guides clients in learning to recognize healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns and in building the skills needed to navigate life transitions and restore emotional well-being.

Rooted in the belief that every person has the capacity to pursue their potential, her work is driven by a commitment to empowerment and practical support for recovery and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Alisa Neary

Alisa draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to support clients in remote sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and creating a respectful, non-judgmental space so clients can explore their values and goals and regain a sense of agency. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms. Mindfulness therapy teaches skills to increase present-moment awareness and emotional regulation, which can be especially helpful for stress, intrusive memories, and overwhelming emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alisa works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors interventions accordingly, adjusting methods over time to find what feels most effective for each person.

The online format offers flexible ways to engage in therapy - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - and can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or access care from home. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these approaches to remote work so clients can pursue healing with practical convenience and continuity of care.