Alyssa Sangrey , LCMHC

Alyssa Sangrey is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Vermont who works with adults aged 18 and up to navigate life’s most painful moments. She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, identity and LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, self-esteem struggles, anger, career shifts, and other life transitions. Her practice also addresses attachment and communication problems, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, infidelity and jealousy, postpartum concerns, and social anxiety.

Alyssa approaches therapy as a collaborative process rather than an expert-driven lecture. She describes her role as a co-journeyer who listens closely, validates experience, and holds calm space for exploration and growth. Many clients seek her help after feeling stuck, overwhelmed, ashamed, or disconnected; she helps them pursue greater peace, freedom, and confidence in who they are.

The primary tool Alyssa brings to sessions is her authentic self, inviting clients to bring their authentic experience in return. She integrates client-centered methods with evidence-based techniques to tailor each plan to a person’s values and goals. For adults seeking compassionate, skilled support through difficult emotions and relational struggles, Alyssa offers steady presence and practical strategies to move toward healing and clearer purpose.

Approaches Alyssa Uses and How Online Therapy Supports Them

Alyssa integrates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and working from the client’s own values to build self-understanding and stronger relationships. This approach is helpful for people who want a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore identity, family dynamics, and life purpose.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. When appropriate, Alyssa draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness — tools that are useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflict.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Alyssa works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow consistent contact during busy or transitional periods, and let people engage in therapy from familiar settings while working with licensed professionals and therapists who focus on practical, effective support.