I'm Alyssa Sidwell, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in New York City. I offer virtual individual therapy, EMDR, and clinical supervision to clients across New York State, specializing in trauma, substance use, anger management, anxiety, and relationship patterns.

My approach draws from Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Psychodynamic, always tailored to what works best for you. Using curiosity and compassion, I focus on helping clients understand their inner world, build the capacity to sit with difficult emotions, and use what comes up in session to create real, lasting change.

After working as a substance use counselor in a residential treatment center, I saw firsthand how powerful it is to have a nonjudgmental, supportive presence and how that relationship can open the door to self-compassion and healing. That experience deepened my understanding of the intersection between trauma and addiction and solidified my passion for helping others understand how their past shapes their present.

When I'm not in session, you can find me playing French horn, catching a Broadway show, or relaxing with my cat and a good book.

Education

Master of Science and Education Specialist in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida State University

Bachelor of Music in Music Performance and Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida

Training

Addictions Certification Training: Trauma-Focused Motivational Interviewing Strategies for Rapid Change

AEDP’s Top 10 H.I.T.S. Ten Highly Impactful Therapeutic Skills for turbocharging your AEDP Practice - The AEDP Institute

Attachment Focused EMDR - Dr. Laurel Parnell’s Master Class

Integrative Somatic Parts Work - The Embody Lab