Alyssa Davis

LMHC

Florida

Practical, goal-focused counseling with warmth

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At a glance

Credentials

LMHC

License

LMHC, Florida / MH20704

NPI

1891480737

Experience

9 years

Languages

English

Location

Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational interviewing
   • Goal oriented
   • English sessions

   About Alyssa

   Alyssa Davis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings nine years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes. Her approach is straightforward and practical, aiming to help clients take the next right step for their life.

   Alyssa uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or unsure about change. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space for conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps when clients want concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

   People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, grieving, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and issues related to sexual orientation. She also works with first responder stress, process addictions, bipolar concerns, personality disorders, and traumatic brain injury. Alyssa is experienced supporting those dealing with compassion fatigue and seasonal mood shifts.

   Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and steps that clients can try between meetings. Progress is reviewed together so plans can be adjusted to what actually helps.

   Alyssa practices in Florida as an LMHC, and she conducts therapy in English. Prospective clients should use the site process to match and schedule a first session.

2. Approaches that guide online sessions

   Alyssa commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change. This approach focuses on listening, drawing out personal reasons for change, and supporting steps the person chooses to try.
   
   She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person can talk through concerns and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when clients want clear strategies to shift thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or problematic habits.
   
   Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Alyssa will listen to your goals and preferences, try approaches that match those needs, and adjust plans based on what helps. The process is collaborative and paced to each person.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since session options are listed on the therapist's profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can help find the balance of session length and frequency that fits everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   First responder issuesPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmTraumatic brain injuryVisually impaired

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   9+ years

   Listed in

   Florida

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this therapist address?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and eating problems, career strain, ADHD, bipolar, and compassion fatigue, among others.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is collaborative and practical, using clear goals and step-by-step plans. She aims to help clients identify small changes that add up over time.

   What is her professional background?

   She has nine years of clinical experience working with a broad range of mental health concerns and related challenges.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices there.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English only.

   Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

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

   What are the first steps to begin therapy?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session 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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