Alyssa is always professional and kind. She does an incredible job with helping me reframe my thoughts and help me see another perspective. I have grown to be comfortable sharing thoughts and perspectives that I hadn’t expected to share.
Alyssa Whiteaker, LICSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Alyssa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Alyssa. View 10 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Minnesota
Recent reviews
Listens to all of my concerns for the week and provides valuable tools to carry over to manage stress and anxiety. Provides a safe space to talk about my thoughts and fears. After each session I feel lighter and ready for the rest of the week.
More about Alyssa
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- LICSW
I am licensed in Minnesota with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, executive and professional coaching, & concentration, memory and focus (adhd). I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Coaching
ADHD
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Family Problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young Adult Issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Licenses
Alyssa Whiteaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053041467.
- LICSW · Minnesota · 24895 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Alyssa Whiteaker
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Alyssa is always professional and kind. She does an incredible job with helping me reframe my thoughts and help me see another perspective. I have grown to be comfortable sharing thoughts and perspectives that I hadn’t expected to share.
Listens to all of my concerns for the week and provides valuable tools to carry over to manage stress and anxiety. Provides a safe space to talk about my thoughts and fears. After each session I feel lighter and ready for the rest of the week.
Alyssa has been a pleasure to work with and by far the best Therapist I’ve ever had.
Alyssa understood the type of person I was right away and provided me with thought exercises that helped me come to my own conclusions. I like structured approaches and she really provided the framework for me to work through a specific issue. I find her easy to talk to and I’m glad she’s willing to do video chats because I really like to see the person I’m talking to and I could tell she was legitimately always listening.
Great person to get advice. Good skill building. Great ADHD coach.
Alyssa was so kind, professional, and helpful. I will forever be grateful for her counsel and words to help me through one of the toughest times in my life. I highly recommend Alyssa to assist with mental health concerns.
I have been working with Alyssa for 4 months, and in that time, we were able to dig deep into my thoughts and historic events behind them. I learned my OCPD, for example, was a compensatory measure for my undiagnosed ADHD. I learned "looking stupid" would cause me to lash out at others. Therapy has improved my interactions with Mom and has led to greater understanding of our concerns for each other. Very eye opening when one gets into metacognition and CBT.
Alyssa has been such a big help with not only listening, but providing tools and understanding to why I may be doing certain things. I greatly appreciate the tools she has provided and has helped me process a lot of what is going on right now.
I like that she doesn’t tell me what I should do but let’s me figure out by myself. She isn’t judge mental she just listens. That is what I mostly need right now.
Awesome advice so far. I was looking for "ADHD Coach." Alyssa popped up. Great response rate, great person to vent to as well if needed. Awesome text responses. Asks good questions.
Frequently asked questions
Does Alyssa Whiteaker offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Alyssa Whiteaker works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Alyssa Whiteaker speak?
Alyssa Whiteaker speaks English.
How many years of experience does Alyssa Whiteaker have?
Alyssa Whiteaker has 6 years of experience.
Where is Alyssa Whiteaker licensed to practice?
Alyssa Whiteaker is licensed to practice in Minnesota.
Does Alyssa Whiteaker accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Alyssa Whiteaker does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Alyssa Whiteaker offer?
Alyssa Whiteaker offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
How can I communicate with Alyssa Whiteaker?
Alyssa Whiteaker can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Alyssa Whiteaker?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.