Alissa Cohen, LPCC

My Approach

Hi there! I know that sometimes life can feel exhausting when you are constantly managing anxiety, masking, navigating relationships and family dynamics, dealing with the impacts of trauma, or trying to hold everything together while feeling overwhelmed inside. Whether you are struggling with burnout, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, rumination, peer or family relationships, school refusal, self-doubt, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, I am here to provide a welcoming and nonjudgmental space for you to better understand who you are, and allow you to make the meaningful changes that you desire.

I understand how difficult or overwhelming it can be to find the right therapist in today’s world, and I am here to support you through that process. Whether you’re a child, teenager, adult, or parent, I am committed to helping you take that first step. If starting therapy feels intimidating, know that we will work together at your pace to build trust and begin the healing process. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 18983) and a credentialed School Psychologist, and have experience working with all ages. Apart from individual therapy, I also offer family therapy, filial therapy, and parent therapy.

My areas of focus include PTSD, complex trauma, Autism, ADHD, OCD, giftedness/twice exceptionality, mood disorders, burnout, auto-immune disorders, learning disorders, women’s health, family relationships, and high sensitivity. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with overachievers and perfectionists, including those who set extremely high standards for themselves, often at the expense of their mental and emotional well-being.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate and tailored to each client’s unique experiences. I integrate Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy to help clients develop practical skills while also addressing the deeper patterns that shape how they experience themselves and their world.

My goal is to help you (or your child) embrace who you are, understand more about what happened to you, as well as learn how to hold hope that real and meaningful changes can occur. Healing is not about becoming a different person, but about building a life that is supportive of who you are, your values, your needs, and your goals. I believe everyone has unique strengths and goals, and together we’ll uncover and celebrate them.

Specialties, approaches and interventions include:

• Somatic Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Internal Family Systems
• Motivational Interviewing
• Harm Reduction
• Family Therapy
• Filial Therapy
• Parent Coaching
• LGBTQ+ affirming care
• Trauma Informed Therapy
• Therapeutic Assessment for children
• Therapeutic Assessment for teenagers
• Therapeutic assessment for adults
• Emotional and behavioral assessment
• School and academic challenges
• IEP support via assessment data and recommendations

Let’s work together to unlock your potential, embrace your strengths, and move toward a future where you feel empowered and whole.

I Offer Educational Support

Alongside therapy, I have over ten years of experience navigating the educational system, including special education (IEPs), 504 plans, and behavioral challenges. With a deep understanding of both emotional and academic needs, I am here to help you or your child thrive in all areas of life.

I Provide Assessment Services

As an LPCC, I provide assessment services at TheraThrive. With eight years of experience evaluating children and teens (ages 5-18), I now also assess adults, and have found I love working with all ages. I take a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach and have extensive experience supporting and assessing neurodivergent learners from diverse backgrounds. 

My Education

I have an Ed.S. in School Psychology, a Pupil Personal Services Credential, and a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, with an Emphasis in Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling, from Chapman University. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with an emphasis in trauma and military psychology. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #18983).

About Me

I am a first-generation and neurodivergent therapist who finds joy in being outdoors, free diving, listening to music, writing, being with loved ones, and continuously learning. These experiences have shaped not only who I am as a person, but also the way I connect with and support my clients.

My path to becoming a therapist, and a member of the TheraThrive team was deeply influenced by my own personal experiences. Growing up, many of my emotional, academic, and neurodivergent needs went unrecognized. I often felt like I was trying to navigate a world that was overwhelming, confusing, and isolating, while constantly searching for a sense of belonging.

I chose this profession because my experiences inspired me to want to help create a different reality for others. I believe that our challenges do not define us, and differences do not equate to not belonging. I want to help give hope that feelings of overwhelm, loneliness, or self-doubt do not have to be the only way we experience life.

My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, embrace their strengths, and build lives grounded in connection, authenticity, self-acceptance, and meaningful growth. However you may define it, we all deserve to live a life full of connection, success, love, and acceptance. 

I am so honored to be able to join you on your journey and look forward to watching you move closer to the life that you desire!