- Focus on men's issues
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Skills for daily life
About Alissa
Alissa Lewis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, family concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She names men's issues among her focus areas and aims to create a calm, respectful space for people to talk through what matters most to them. Her approach centers on practical steps and steady support rather than jargon or quick fixes.
Alissa emphasizes the connection between thoughts, emotions, and the body. She blends techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness to help clients build skills they can use day to day. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, coping strategies, and improving communication when relationships are strained.
Her professional background includes seven years working in varied settings across Louisiana. That experience has included outpatient clinics, schools, residential care, and in-home work. This range informs a flexible style that adapts to each person’s situation and pace.
Alissa describes therapy as a collaborative process. She listens first, then offers tools tailored to a person’s needs - whether that looks like managing impulses, addressing attachment worries, or reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and life transitions.
Outside of work she values self-care, time with family, outdoor activity, and reading. She aims to help clients move toward clearer priorities and more manageable days.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online work
Alissa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as regular parts of her practice. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical experiments to change behaviors and mood.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to a person’s goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most useful over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from the equation. It can also let people keep therapy going while juggling work, caregiving, or health constraints. Licensed professionals adapt exercises like mindfulness, ACT values work, and CBT worksheets to work well in a remote format, and your therapist will suggest what will fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Maine, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues like attachment, grief, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining skill-building with discussion. She focuses on clear goals and tools clients can use between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years of clinical experience in outpatient clinics, schools, residential programs, and in-home services across Louisiana.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LMFT credential and practices in Louisiana with ME LMFT and LA LMFT noted.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.