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Alyssa Whiteaker, LICSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Coaching
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Alyssa

Alyssa Whiteaker is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with six years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, anger, and life transitions. She draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients build practical coping skills, clarify values, and strengthen communication.

Background and approach

Her work often emphasizes acceptance, boundary-setting, and concrete strategies to manage workplace stress and everyday overwhelm. Clients encounter a collaborative, compassionate style focused on tangible growth and emotional healing.

Alyssa integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based practices and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. She also attends to related concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, isolation, and self-compassion while addressing ADHD-related challenges in the context of broader emotional wellbeing.

In sessions she aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore shame, guilt, relationship dynamics, and post-traumatic symptoms while learning skills for resilience and clearer communication. Her approach balances practical tools with attention to values and long-term personal goals.

Using evidence-based approaches in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and learn to accept difficult feelings while taking committed, value-driven action. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and challenges that involve avoidance or unhelpful thinking patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and skill practice, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and support better day-to-day functioning. Motivational Interviewing centers on exploring motivation and ambivalence to support behavior change and engagement in therapy, often paired with other approaches when clients are ready to set goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alyssa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time and encourages clients to provide feedback so the plan remains practical and relevant.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and follow-up between sessions. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills in real time, and fit therapy into busy lives while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Alyssa works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, and coaching for life and workplace issues. She also focuses on related areas such as body image, caregiver stress, isolation, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate, blending acceptance and action-oriented work. Sessions combine empathy with practical strategies to help clients move toward valued goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That experience informs a flexible approach grounded in evidence-based methods.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LICSW credential and practices in Minnesota; her license is listed as MN LICSW 24895.
In which language can clients work with her?
She conducts therapy in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyCoachingADHD

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefAnger management

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English

What Alyssa can help with

Alyssa Whiteaker works with clients on stress and anxiety, coaching, and ADHD.

Alyssa works with individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes.

Alyssa works with young adults, men, and women.

How Alyssa approaches therapy

Alyssa's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Alyssa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Minnesota, with 6 years of clinical experience.