Alyssa J.
MA, PhD (she, her)
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I guide clients toward compassionate clarity about their beliefs, patterns, and habits—and help them consciously repattern these to align with their evolving desires and goals. Clients come to me navigating difficulties with emotions, reactivity, relationships, communication, boundaries, and creating or receiving what they want in life.
With a PhD in clinical psychology, 14 years of experience, and extensive training in somatic methods and ancient wisdom, my integrative approach unites mind, body, emotions, energy—and, when desired, the divine.
My style is embodied, practical, directive, and loving. I welcome every part of you.
My mission is to teach and guide you as you process emotions in healthy, embodied, and safe ways; build an inner home that feels safe, trusting, and peaceful; reshape self-criticism, shame, and limiting narratives; identify and communicate your needs and set healthy boundaries; and act in authentic alignment with your values and deepest desires.
My clients develop skills to:
- Identify and shift self-criticism, shame, and oppressive inner narratives
- Build a supportive and attuned relationship with themselves and their needs
- Understand inner laws and how to harness them
- Know themselves more deeply
- Act in authentic alignment with their values and needs
- Unlock vitality, power, and joy
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Paypal, Wire
Alyssa J. Herzig
MA, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from Concordia University Alyssa J. Herzig
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Concordia University, Montreal, PhD in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2020
- Degree/Diploma from Concordia University Masters in Clinical Psychology / 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Alyssa J. Herzig
MA, PhD
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Emotional Disturbance
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- self-worth, insecure attachment
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
- work issues, sexuality, ethical non-monogamy
Alyssa J. Herzig
MA, PhD
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Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Somatic
- Spiritual, Structured and directed with homework
- Trauma Focused
Alyssa J. Herzig
MA, PhD
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Additional Location
Toronto, ON M5S
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Alyssa J. Herzig
MA, PhD