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Alyssa has longed to help people ever since she was little. As she got older and experienced her own trauma, she made it her mission to support clients by uplifting and empowering them to live their best lives. She looks forward to walking alongside you during your healing journey and seeing all the positive life changes that can happen for you!
Alyssa Fiorella
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
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Alyssa is a Registered Mental Health Counselor in Florida. She earned a Masters in Counseling from at Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from University of South Florida with a Minor in Criminology. She is also a member of the Psi Chi Honor Society. Alyssa is described by others as kind and welcoming! She is passionate about providing her clients with genuine support, encouragement, and empowerment while on their path to healing.
Alyssa enjoys working with children, parents, and individuals who have experienced anxiety, various traumas, and/or ongoing stress. Her personal experience with overcoming trauma and raising a son with ADHD motivates her desire to assist those experiencing similar situations. She is aware of the many unique challenges that neurodivergent children and adults face and likes to use creative exercises to teach them coping skills. Additionally, she has a deep understanding of the difficulties behind parenting and offers parents tools to help ease feelings of guilt and overwhelm.
Alyssa also has experience with counseling domestic violence survivors, and those battling anxiety, addiction, depression, and chronic stress. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Positive Psychotherapy, and Feminist Therapy.
Alyssa often takes a psychoeducational approach which helps to provide clients with information and skills necessary to understand and take care of their mental health, learn healthier ways to manage stress, and help clients identify and change negative thought patterns and harmful beliefs. For families, it is her ultimate goal to help parents and children manage behavioral issues and/or other mental health concerns in order to create a more cohesive family unit, including healthier communication between children and parents and comfort for all within the home.
"I cannot wait to meet you and offer you (and/or your child/family) a safe space to share your worries, challenges, mistakes, goals, strengths, weaknesses, joys, and success…without judgment!"
Certification & Education:
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Registered Mental Health Counselor, State of Florida (IMH 25922)
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Masters of Science Degree in Counseling
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Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology
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Certified Trauma Professional (CTP)
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Minor in Criminology
Client Focus:
Adults
Elderly (65+)
Teens
Preteens
Children (8+)
Topics:
Abandonment
Abuse
ADHD
Anxiety
Blended Families
Boundary Setting
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Healthy Relationships
Inner Child
Parent-Child Relationships
Perfectionism
PTSD
School Issues
Self-Esteem
Self-Care
Strengths-Building
Stress Management
Trauma
Women’s Issues"
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