- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Alayna
Alayna Bryant is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with 15 years of experience. She focuses on behavioral health and co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. Alayna works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, relationship issues, and grief among other concerns.
Her approach is practical and person-centered. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices. Sessions often include skills practice, reflection, and concrete steps to change patterns of thinking and behavior.
Alayna helps people name and challenge negative thinking, release shame or guilt tied to trauma or loss, and build healthier routines. She uses meditation and mindfulness exercises when helpful. The work is focused on gradual, sustainable changes rather than quick fixes.
She has experience with identity and LGBT concerns, parenting and relationship strain, career and phase-of-life transitions, and compassion fatigue. Alayna also supports people coping with bipolar symptoms, ADHD, eating or sleeping struggles, and intimacy-related issues.
People who prefer a collaborative, straightforward style often find her approach useful. She guides people through clear steps and homework between sessions when appropriate. If you want help managing anger, reducing stress, or changing long-standing habits, she offers practical strategies to try.
Alayna works with clients from diverse backgrounds and emphasizes building purpose and connection while working toward personal goals.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Alayna uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that fit online work. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking actions that align with them while accepting difficult thoughts and emotions. That can help when anger or avoidance get in the way of goals. CBT looks at thinking patterns and behavior cycles and offers exercises to change those patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with clients to decide which methods and exercises suit their goals and preferences. That can mean trying different skills, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
The biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting someone join from a different location. Many people find that skills practice, worksheets, guided mindfulness, and behavior experiments translate well to remote sessions when they are agreed on in advance.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and practical, combining ACT, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to teach skills and change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience providing counseling and training in behavioral health and co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.