I can't say enough positive things about Alyssa's therapeutic approach. I had tried multiple therapists when I first moved to California that I knew weren't right for me as I felt them to be challenging to open up to. I am so happy that I found Alyssa and only wish I found her sooner! Since I have a background in counseling, I have very high standards for the skills I look for and need in a therapist. Since I am not new to the world of therapy on both the clinician and client end, I can assure you that Alyssa has everything and more that you would want in someone that you are exploring your inner world with. Alyssa is dependable, flexible, intelligent, personable, calm and seems a bit intuitive. I have made extreme progress in my life in areas that I didn't even know I could improve on, like setting boundaries and direct communication. What I have really appreciated about Alyssa's style is that she picks up on trends and patterns of how you speak or relate to the world and discusses it with you. It is always good to have someone point out things to you that you might otherwise not notice or work on. I used to see her when her office was in Solana Beach near where I live and I continue to see her at her new location in Point Loma. I'll admit, good therapists can be hard to find and she is well worth the travel, money and time. read more