Therapy for Creatives, Young Adults, and Queer Folks in New York
Supporting creatives, performers, young adults, and queer folks through therapy, groups, and workshops with a focus on burnout, perfectionism, anxiety, and building fulfilling lives.
Therapy for people navigating the intersection of creativity, identity, and mental health
Empowering artists, queer folks, emerging adults, and the communities that support them.
I’m a performer and therapist based in New York City. I’ve been practicing for two years with a focus on creatives, performers, emerging adults, and queer New Yorkers. I bring in my own experience as a queer performer (and former young adult) to help me understand the unique needs of the people I help every day. When I’m not therapizing or performing, I enjoy reading, seeing shows, moving my body, meditating, and gazing lovingly at my plants.
Hi! I’m Alyssa
Who I Work With
Creatives, Artists, and Performers who:
Are feeling burnt out or overwhelmed
Have a deep passion for their art but feel stuck
Feel overwhelmed by the demands of the industry
Want to find a deeper connection to joy and creativity
Thrive in fast-paced environments but struggle to rest
Want to work with a therapist who understands the joys and demands of a creative career
LGBTQIA+ Folks who:
Are exploring their identity as a queer person
Have complicated relationships with their families
Want to unlearn internalized homophobia or transphobia
Want to discover or reconnect with the joy of being authentically themselves
Are navigating nontraditional relationship structures
Want to work with a queer therapist who makes space for the complexities of queer identity
Young and Emerging Adults who:
Are navigating major life transitions
Want to explore their identity as an independent adult
Want to get clear on their values separate from those of their friends and family
Are struggling with the pressures of adulthood
Are new to New York and struggling with the realities of living in the city
Want to work with a therapist who has been there and holds space for what it means to be your own person
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.
A space to breathe, create, and connect as part of a community
I offer small, facilitated groups that center creativity, reflection, and community in a low-stakes, supportive environment. These groups are designed for creatives seeking connection, grounding, and space to create without pressure, productivity, or performance.
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.
My Approach
In my work, I make space for you as a whole person, recognizing that you are the one and only expert on your own life. I’m here to support, help, and guide you as you explore the complexities of being a living, breathing human, and I will honor your lived experience every step of the way. I view being a therapist as an immense privilege, and I will hold the things you share with me with gentleness and compassion.
I used evidence-based approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based practices to help you explore your own patterns, develop practical coping skills, heal the way you relate to your inner experiences, and move toward a meaningful, fulfilling life.
I like to bring humor into the space, while also honoring the gravity and pain that is often shared in therapy sessions. I can’t promise that therapy will always be easy or fun, but I can promise that I will walk with you throughout the journey and make sure you feel safe, supported, and cared for throughout our time together.
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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!