Quartz Therapists in La Crosse, WI

I have experience working with children and families struggling with a broad range of behavioral, mental health, and relationship concerns. My areas of specialty include trauma, child sexual abuse, and domestic violence. I have advanced training in Child-Centered Play Therapy and as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. The theory of counseling I adhere to is referred to as Adlerian. This theory posits that individuals are creative, goal-directed, and socially embedded beings who strive for belonging and significance.

My clinic interest include adjustment and coping strategies to manage chronic conditions and neurocognitive disorders such as Parkinson's Disease, Early Onset Dementias and Traumatic Brain Injury, Managing Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders

Ever feel stuck with thoughts running through your mind all day? Perhaps you are stuck in a thought loop that never seems to turn off. We are here to help you navigate through the "muck" and help you find a way to become "unstuck." At Expanding Hope Counseling Services, we believe in getting our clients in to see us as soon as possible. That is why we hired new clinicians to meet the growing need for therapists in our area. Immediate openings available and reduced private pay fees for some clinicians. Call our office today!

I offer effective counseling in a private setting. I specialize in Mindful Based Cognitive Therapy for eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. I also offer online therapy through a secure telemedicine website. As a therapist I will work collaboratively with the client to heal psychological wounds, acquire new skills, and find solutions to problems.

I offer a compassionate, open and supportive environment to help you create the life you want to live. Your goals and personal journey guide the sessions. My specialty is couple relationships, with an emphasis on healthy and helpful communication. I also work with both adolescents and adults in the treatment of anxiety, depression and anger management. I use both solution focused and mindfulness approaches to assist you in resolving the challenges you are facing. I also help families at all stages of life improve their family interactions and communication, and create a fulfilling loving family life.

I am not accepting new clients until September as new openings are limited. No evening hours open. I've been helping clients find their way through these feelings for the last 11 years. I can help clients learn about and use effective coping skills in order to gain a better understanding of themselves and work on becoming happy, healthy, and strong individuals. Sometimes people are just looking for someone to talk to and I am hear to listen, guide, and help you achieve your best life. I work with everyone to come up with a treatment plan that best suits their individual needs. Let's set up a plan together that we can work through.

A Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years in the behavioral and mental health field, I have experience providing behavior modification and mental health therapy services in a variety of settings including day treatment and residential treatment programs for at-risk youth, a non-profit community agency serving individuals with physical disabilities, and an outpatient mental health clinic serving children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Additionally, I have had the opportunity to experience working with a diverse population of clients due to my work in various parts of the state including La Crosse, Green Bay, Janesville, Beloit, and Madison.

Life is full of surprises. Unexpected situations occur that impact the ways in which we cope with the world and our circumstances. Handling these issues over and over can leave us feeling exhausted, frustrated, out-of-control and saddened. When things just don’t feel right, it is time to reach out and ask for help. You don’t have to face your challenges alone. I’m a big fan of helping you find your voice and live the life you love. I want to help you find your power and purpose so you can navigate life like a boss!

Alyssa's goal is to provide access to mental health services for mothers, fathers, parents, adolescents, and families. She has been blessed with many opportunities to expand her knowledge and skills. She has provided direct care to individuals facing challenges related to depression, anxiety, family relational stress, adjustment disorders, perinatal and postpartum, problematic sexual behaviors in children/adolescents, bereavement, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Veterans, and the Amish community.