Dr. Alissa Putman , MD

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Alissa Putman integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems to support clients across a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathic relationship in which the client’s own goals guide the work; it is helpful for challenges like self-esteem, identity exploration, and life transitions. CBT provides practical, skills-based tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to manage symptoms such as anxiety, stress, and mood difficulties. Internal Family Systems invites clients to explore internal parts and patterns, offering a way to address relational dynamics, family-of-origin issues, and persistent emotional states.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Putman works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and to adapt methods over time so the chosen approach fits the client’s situation and supports measurable progress.

Online therapy with Dr. Putman is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for clients balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These remote options make it easier to maintain consistent care, schedule sessions around other commitments, and access licensed professionals from wherever clients are located within the same jurisdiction.