Supporting the Emotional Well-Being of Performers and Educators
Supporting creatives, students, and arts professionals through therapy, workshops, and consulting, helping you and your community thrive onstage and off.
Bridging the worlds of creativity and mental health through therapy, education, and collaboration.
Empowering artists, students, and the communities that support them.
Hi! I’m Alyssa
I’m a performer and licensed therapist based in New York City. I work primarily with creatives, and my work as a performer helps me understand the unique joys and challenges of a creative career. In addition to individual therapy, I offer workshops, trainings, and ongoing consultation for programs and theatre companies committed to supporting mental and emotional well-being.
Who I Work With
Performers and Students Who:
Feel stuck in perfectionism or self-doubt
Struggle with performance anxiety or burnout
Want to reconnect with creativity and joy
Are adjusting to new programs or big transitions
Value working with someone who understands creative life
Teachers and Creative Teams Who:
Want to support artists’ mental health
See stress or burnout in their students or casts
Need tools for healthy, compassionate boundaries
Aim to create emotionally safe learning and creative spaces
Believe artistry and well-being go hand in hand
Institutions That:
Prioritize mental health in arts education
Seek training for faculty and staff support
Want sustainable, emotionally healthy programs
Value collaboration between therapy and the arts
Are building a culture of care in their community
Services I Offer
Affirming therapy for creatives and anyone seeking support, resilience, and change in a supportive environment
Whether you're navigating burnout, anxiety, or the emotional weight of your craft, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and your artistry. My approach is values-driven and tailored to your unique needs. It’s grounded in deep clinical expertise and a personal understanding of the creative life.
Interactive workshops that support the mental health of artists, educators, and creative communities
My workshops for actors and students help foster emotional resilience and provide practical mental health skills that help them build sustainable, fulfilling creative lives. My workshops for faculty and creative staff equip those in leadership roles with tools for creating psychologically safe spaces and supporting actors in a holistic way.
Ongoing support for theatre programs and companies committed to integrating wellness into their mission
I offer ongoing consultation on mental health strategy, rehearsal process support, and how to care for your community through challenging material or high-demand seasons. My goal is to help you create safer, more sustainable environments where artists and educators can thrive creatively and emotionally.
In my work, I combine evidence-based approaches like acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based practices with a deep understanding of the creative process and what it means to be an artist in a difficult world.
In my clinical work, I use a person-centered approach, centering the client and their lived experiences, while bringing my expertise and knowledge to the therapy space to provide guidance and structure.
In my workshops and consulting, I bring the same individualization, care, and expertise to the work. My goal is to help students, artists, creative teams, and institutions develop lasting strategies to promote resilience and overall well-being.
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Interested in learning more? Contact me today and I’ll be in touch soon to discuss what it might be like for us to work together!