About Me
Alyssa Karrasch (she/her)
Clinical Intern
Master of Counseling Candidate
PRIMARY LOCATION
Grant Street, Westwood - both in-person and virtual
EDUCATION
- The Chicago School - Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Candidate
- Boston University - Bachelors of Science in Mass Communications / Advertising
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
After over 20 years in the business world, witnessing the profound impact of the pandemic on our society, I chose to return to graduate school and pursue my calling to become a therapist. I am driven by a strong passion for helping others, particularly children and parents.
APPROACH TO THERAPY
I take an individualized and Person-Centered approach. I enjoy utilizing a variety of techniques from Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Parent Coaching.
AGE SPECIALIZATION
5-11
12-18
40-55
PRESENTATIONS OF EXPERTISE
Although Alyssa is still discovering her niche as a clinician, she has experience working with clients presenting with the following:
ADHD
Anxiety
School: IEP & 504s
Depression
Parent & Child Relationships
Family Counseling
PREFERRED TREATMENT MODALITIES
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Therapy
Person Centered
COMMUNITIES
I enjoy working with children, neurodiverse individuals and their families, new moms/parents, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
In my free time, I love to get outside and travel. I enjoy hiking, spending time with family and friends, cooking, yoga, Barre3, and reading when I have time.
FAVORITE QUOTE
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
— Oscar Wilde
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
— Mahatma Gandhi