Online and In-Person
Alyssa Meixelsperger
Therapist
LCSW, CADC
A Note From Alyssa
“Being vulnerable and opening yourself up to change can be intimidating. When beginning therapy, many people don’t know where to start and often feel overwhelmed by everything they want to accomplish.
I am here to support you in taking that first step and making change seem more manageable. By using a client-centered and collaborative approach, I help each client identify relevant goals for therapy that align wiith their unique circumstances. I recognize that everyone has different needs and take the time to truly get to know and build rapport with each individual that I work with. My style of therapy is holistic, I prefer to look at the ‘whole-person’ and meet each client where they are at.
I believe that the client-therapist relationship is one of the most important parts of creating change and aim to establish a safe and empowering environment that fosters confidence and allows clients get comfortable with vulnerability. I make it a priority to acknowledge how culture plays a role in mental health and practice from an anti-oppressive framework.”
Experience
Alyssa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has a Masters in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and a bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Alyssa has a wide range of experience at different levels of care from outpatient to residential, working with individuals from various backgrounds across the lifespan. She has provided therapy to people dealing with OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, substance use, depression, PTSD, autism, personality disorders, and more. She is also experienced in parent coaching and family therapy.
Client Focus
Alyssa excels at working with individuals, couples, families, children (6+), teenagers, and adults.
Types of Therapy
Alyssa utilizes evidence-based and trauma-informed, ERP, DBT, CBT, ACT, IFS, and harm-reduction modalities in her sessions.
Areas of Focus
- OCD
- Eating Disorders (Including ARFID)
- Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
- Body Dysmorphia
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- ADHD
- Autism
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harm
- Low Self-Esteem
- Life Transitions
- Stress
- Parent Coaching
- Suicidal Ideation
- Chronic Illness
- Covid-related Concerns
Get to Know Alyssa
“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.” —Abraham Maslow
Curling up on the couch with my cat, Frankie, and a good book. I also love the beach and being in water.
I am a huge sports fan! Go Brewers, Badgers, and Packers!
Mental health is not a destination but a journey and we would love to be a part of yours.
Not sure where to get started? Reach out to us and we’ll discuss your needs and figure out a plan that works your you.
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