Alyse Walker

My communication style

I’m warm, genuine, and conversational, and I want therapy to feel like a safe place to be completely yourself. I’ll listen without judgment, but I also won’t just nod and agree with everything you say. I’ll ask questions, gently challenge you when needed, celebrate your progress, and probably use some humor along the way.

My journey to mental healthcare

I didn't choose this work only because I studied it, I have also lived through some hard things. As a survivor of trauma and suicidality, I know what it is like to need hope when you can't quite find yourself. Those experiences drew me to this work and gave me a deep belief that our hardest chapters don't have to define the rest of our story.

My goals for you

We’ll identify what you want to be different and turn that into realistic, meaningful goals. Together, we’ll explore what may be keeping you stuck, build skills you can actually use in everyday life, and regularly check your progress. Therapy isn’t something I do to you—we work together, and your goals guide the process.

Our first session

Our first session is about getting to know you—not expecting you to unpack your entire life in an hour. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what’s going well, what feels hard, and what you hope will change. You can ask questions too. We’ll begin creating a plan together at a pace that feels comfortable and productive.

I identify as...

• Female
• Hispanic or Latinx
• Christian