Alyssa Balasco

My communication style

I create a respectful yet comfortable tone. I facilitate a rapport that encourages you to take off your masks along with any shame or embarrassment you may have. Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be discussed through a neutral lens that encourages acceptance and growth.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist to help people help themselves, as various life circumstances and experiences can affect our self-agency. I love what I do, so it truly never feels like work.

My goals for you

For goal setting, I partner with each client through a person-centered approach. Everyone is at a different stage of change with each therapy goal due to their unique circumstances. I encourage clients to set the pace they're comfortable with for treatment goal progress.

Our first session

The first session is an assessment. It includes questions about symptoms, therapy goals, strengths, social supports, stressors, family, medical, work, mental health, and childhood. I also facilitate rapport building, so we can communicate and see if we're a good partnership for therapy.

I identify as...

• Female
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