- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LPC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin, Kansas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Alysia
Dr. Alysia Smith draws on practical, problem-focused approaches to help people manage the pressures of everyday parenting and life. She uses clear tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to address stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
Dr. Smith holds a doctorate in Developmental Psychology and two masters degrees in Professional Counseling and Human Service Counseling. She is licensed as an LPC and an LCPC in Wisconsin and has six years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
She helps parents and individuals work through addiction concerns and relationship conflicts by breaking problems into small, doable steps. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thinking, building coping skills, and practicing new ways of responding under pressure. Motivational Interviewing supports change when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
Her background in developmental psychology brings attention to life stages and transitions. That can be useful for parenting questions, young adult issues, or changing career demands. She also notes experience with grief, trauma, multicultural concerns, and mood disorders like bipolar and seasonal affective disorder.
Dr. Smith emphasizes collaboration. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and helps them use their strengths.
Appointments are available by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules. To begin someone completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
What Alysia works with
Everything Alysia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Alysia helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alysia lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Evidence-based approaches for online parenting support
Dr. Smith commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address parenting stress and related concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day interactions. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and build commitment to specific goals when they feel stuck.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try a few strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients are invited to weigh in on what feels useful so the work matches their values and schedule.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you work through strategies with visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for quick, focused conversations. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, progress notes, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into busy parenting days and to keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Alysia
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
The practice supports stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, as well as mood and trauma-related issues. Additional focuses include grief, self-esteem, career questions, and multicultural issues.
What is the therapist's approach and style?
Sessions use tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to teach practical skills and support change. The style is collaborative and focused on building skills you can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has six years of professional work experience. Her training includes a doctorate in Developmental Psychology and two masters degrees in counseling fields.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
The therapist is licensed in Wisconsin as an LPC and as an LCPC in Kansas, with practice context centered in Wisconsin.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and schedule. These options allow for short check-ins or longer therapy sessions.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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