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Dr. Alysia Smith

Dr. Alysia Smith

LPC, LCPC

Wisconsin

Collaborative, strength-based counseling with practical skills

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC, LCPC
License
LPC, Wisconsin / 8090-125; LCPC, Kansas / LCPC 03699
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Wisconsin

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    • Motivational approach
    • Goal focused
    • Skill building

    About Alysia

    Dr. Alysia Smith uses a practical, person-first approach to help people who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, or mood challenges. She emphasizes clients' own strengths and works alongside them to set achievable goals. Dr. Smith holds a doctorate in Developmental Psychology and two masters degrees in Professional Counseling and Human Service Counseling with a cognate in Addiction and Recovery. She is licensed as an LPC and as an LCPC in Wisconsin.

    In sessions she listens first and asks questions that help people clarify what matters most to them. Her style combines straightforward skills training with motivational techniques to support change. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies where they fit the person's goals.

    Dr. Smith has six years of professional experience in counseling and addiction work. That background includes helping people manage grief, work through family problems, and address mood disorders such as bipolar and seasonal affective disorder. She also supports concerns around self-esteem, anger, eating, and career decisions.

    Her practice attends to multicultural concerns and issues that affect veterans and armed forces community members. She helps clients wrestle with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and finding life purpose. English is the language used in sessions, and she works from Wisconsin.

    Starting therapy begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability. The process is collaborative and paced to each person's needs, with a focus on small, concrete steps that fit everyday life.

  2. How these approaches shape online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on listening and drawing out a person's own reasons to change. It helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change and works well for addictions, motivation, and setting goals.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective actions. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching clear skills people can practice between sessions.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers practical tools for handling strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for mood instability, anger, and problems with intense feelings.

    Finding the right approach is something the therapist will do together with the client. She will talk about goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what actually helps. That collaborative process means the plan can change as work progresses.

    Confirm the session formats available with the therapist before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and enabling sessions during a break from work or school. Licensed professionals can adapt sessions to focus on skill practice, motivational conversations, or structured CBT or DBT exercises depending on what the person needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Family problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Young adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

    Experience

    6+ years

    Listed in

    Wisconsin, Kansas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and a range of mood and life-change concerns.

    What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

    The approach centers on motivational interviewing alongside practical CBT and DBT strategies to help people clarify goals and practice new skills.

    What experience does the therapist have?

    She has six years of professional counseling experience, including work related to addiction recovery and mood disorders.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds a doctorate in Developmental Psychology, two masters degrees in counseling, and is licensed as an LPC and an LCPC in Wisconsin.

    Which languages are offered for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Are international clients accepted?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I start working with this therapist?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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