Alyssa Kirk LPC - Therapist in Pennsylvania

Person-centered approach
CBT and DBT skills
Community resource links

About Alyssa

Alyssa Kirk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and a wide range of life challenges. Her background also includes social work and connecting people with community resources.

She uses a person-centered way of working that focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship first. That relationship guides practical work together rather than sticking to a single technique. She also draws on cognitive behavioral methods to change unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior strategies to build coping skills.

In sessions she helps people notice patterns that make anger and frustration worse. She offers concrete skills for managing intense feelings, communicating with others, and reducing ongoing resentment. She also addresses related concerns like sleep problems, low self-esteem, addiction issues, and grief.

Her experience includes helping people navigate diagnoses such as bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance-related concerns. She brings a background in social work to help connect clients with practical supports in their communities when that is helpful.

People can expect practical, straightforward sessions that mix listening with skills practice. The focus is on what will help day-to-day functioning, whether that means reducing outbursts, handling stress at work, or coping with ongoing interpersonal strain.

How her approaches translate to online work

Alyssa uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in her practice. Client-centered work means sessions begin by building a steady working relationship and using the client's goals to guide each step. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small, practical behavior changes to reduce stress and anger.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strategies when needed. DBT provides concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These tools can be practiced in sessions and applied to everyday situations like workplace stress or heated home conversations.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She will work with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and what feels manageable. That collaboration includes checking in and adjusting techniques as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy day by reducing travel and making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings. Online work can also let clients try skills between sessions and bring real-life situations into discussion without a major disruption to routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does she address?

She works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and living with someone else's anger.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is person-centered, focusing on building a strong working relationship and then using practical skills from CBT and DBT.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of clinical experience, including a background in social work and linking people to community resources.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.