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Alyssa Burtner

Empathy-driven, evidence-based support

About Alyssa

Alyssa Burtner is a licensed clinician who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She emphasizes practical coping skills and the development of self-compassion to help clients manage mood disorders, panic symptoms, social anxiety, and other emotional challenges.

Background and approach

Alyssa also addresses issues related to body image, guilt and shame, loneliness, and finding life purpose while offering guidance around pregnancy and childbirth concerns and women-centered topics. Her practice is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate into concrete tools for daily life.

Alyssa aims to create an empathic, nonjudgmental environment where clients can process trauma, improve communication, and work toward forgiveness and greater self-love. With nine years of experience as an LCP in Illinois, she brings clinical skill and practical perspective to sessions while tailoring support to each person's goals and circumstances.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

The practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and related concerns. One common approach focuses on building self-compassion and practical coping strategies to reduce panic symptoms, manage mood fluctuations, and increase resilience. Another approach emphasizes skills for improving communication, processing difficult emotions, and repairing relationship patterns, which can help with isolation, guilt, and challenges around life purpose.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and ongoing access to care. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow continued support during life transitions, and let clients choose the way of communicating that feels most helpful for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Alyssa works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life transitions. Additional focuses include body image, panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth topics, and women's issues.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
The practice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and emphasizes self-compassion, practical coping strategies, and building meaningful connections to support emotional growth and symptom management.
How much clinical experience does Alyssa have?
She has nine years of professional experience working as a clinician. That experience informs her use of evidence-based methods and practical tools in sessions.
Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credentials?
The clinician holds the credential LCP and is licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCP 071010012.
In what languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.