Alyssa Sangrey

Alyssa Sangrey is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Vermont who helps adults facing strong emotions like anger, shame, or overwhelm. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce distress. Her style is calm and down-to-earth, aimed at creating a steady place to start change.

Alyssa believes healing happens in relationships, including the one a person has with themselves. In sessions she acts as a co-journeyer rather than an expert, listening and reflecting so clients can notice patterns and try new ways of responding. She often centers honest presence and steady support as the starting point for work together.

Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own goals, and on practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and mindfulness practices to help people stay grounded. Narrative therapy ideas are sometimes used to examine life stories and shift how people understand themselves.

Alyssa has four years of clinical experience and works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family difficulties, depression, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and anger. She is open to talking about how faith or a nonreligious stance fits into a person’s life, according to the client’s preference.

If someone is ready to try therapy, Alyssa asks that they take the first step by completing the site’s short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session based on her availability.

Approaches that guide online work and support

Alyssa uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead so goals emerge from what matters most to them. This approach helps people feel heard and build trust in the therapy process.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and practice concrete changes. CBT is useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and anger because it gives clear tools to test new behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, offering straightforward techniques to manage intense feelings as they arise.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alyssa will talk with each person about their goals, what feels manageable, and which methods fit their style. The plan is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into daily life - they can shorten commute time, make scheduling around work easier, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about current options to choose what best fits your routine and needs.