- CBT
- DBT skills
- Attachment work
About Alyssa
Alyssa “Petersen” Domel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), LPC-MH, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in South Dakota with nine years of experience. She works with adults on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Alyssa uses straightforward, skills-based work to help people manage strong feelings and improve day-to-day functioning. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape present reactions.
DBT-informed techniques are part of her approach for learning emotional regulation and distress tolerance. The Gottman Method is used when relationship patterns and communication are primary concerns. Sessions emphasize practical steps people can try between meetings to notice progress.
Her background includes work with substance use and mood concerns, and she lists additional focus areas such as abandonment, body image, codependency, control issues, and forgiveness. Alyssa notes experience with trauma and related adaptations and mentions work that supports Indigenous Medicine Wheel traditions.
People who want clear techniques and steady feedback often find this approach helpful. She asks prospective clients to follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session. Language of work is English and practice is based in South Dakota.
How her approaches translate to online work
Alyssa draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and everyday habits. CBT sessions typically focus on clear steps and homework so clients can practice new skills between meetings.She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and emotional responses that began in earlier connections. This work helps people understand triggers and aim for different reactions in close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That may mean combining CBT techniques with DBT-informed skills or attachment-focused reflection based on what’s most useful.
The profile does not list specific supported session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Discussing scheduling and practical needs during the matching and first session helps align the format with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
South Dakota, Iowa, Utah, Maine, Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep issues, parenting stress, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Alyssa uses practical, skills-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT-informed skills, and attachment-focused work to help people manage emotions and change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and with substance use and mood-related concerns.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds LPC, LPC-MH, and LMHC credentials and practices in South Dakota.
Can I work with her if I live in another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific supported formats.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.