Alyssa Ariagno

Focus AreaDemographicIntegrative Methods
Written By Kerry Biskelonis
Alyssa Ariagno

Therapist

License: LMSW

Pronouns: she/her

Ages Served: 14-65+

Location: Virtual

Appointments: Telehealth

If you are willing to dedicate your time and energy to the healing process and approach therapy with a spirit of openness, presence, and a desire to show up and do the work, exactly as you are, you’ve found the right place. I believe in the transformative power of therapy. As a collaborative journey, building meaningful therapeutic relationships built on a foundation of care and trust are essential components of care. I’m here to embark on this worthwhile quest with you. It’s a universal truth that we all need support, whether it takes the form of therapy or not. Another truth: none of us have it all figured out. And although suffering may be an unavoidable fact of life, that does not mean it must be endured without support, hope, or adaptive transformation.

My practice eclectically blends techniques to enhance the mind-body connection, helping you increase self-awareness and self-understanding, process past experiences, regulate emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and improve quality of life. I strive to create a supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to navigate life’s complexities with confidence and hope. My mission is to meet you wherever you are, offer support in setting attainable goals, and celebrate your progress and achievements toward greater well-being and self-actualization. My approach emphasizes uncovering and strengthening the innate resilience within you, tailoring therapy to meet your unique needs and circumstances.

I welcome adults and adolescents (ages 14+) navigating a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress/burnout, relationship issues, and trauma, among others. I have a special passion for supporting clients navigating chronic and acute illness. I bring a personal understanding to this work, drawing from my own experience living with chronic illnesses. My background working as a medical social worker (inpatient psych, hospice care) and in various healthcare roles and settings, informs my practice anchored in medical literacy and an understanding of navigating complex health-systems.

Clients have described me with the following descriptors: attentive, caring, compassionate, competent, empathetic, engaged and engaging, helpful, insightful, invested, personable, resourceful, skilled, supportive, thoughtful, thought-provoking, trustworthy, and warm.

Expertise and Specialties:

Expertise:

Specialties:

Integrative Modalities:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Creative Expression

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Enneagram

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • KAP (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy) Integration

  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • Meditation

  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)

  • Psychodynamic

  • Somatic Therapy

  • Solution-focused Therapy

  • Strengths-based Therapy

  • Trauma-informed Care

Populations:

  • Adults

  • Older Adults

  • Adolescents (14+)

  • Caregivers

  • Healthcare Workers

  • LGBTQIA+

Rates and Insurances Accepted:

  • $170/55 minute individual session

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan PPO (BCBSM PPO)

  • Blue Care Network (BCN)

Get to know Alyssa…

  • BA Psychology
    University of Michigan

    Master of Social Work
    University of Michigan

  • Copenhagen, Denmark

  • Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

  • Perhaps running a vintage clothing or record store.

  • The Serenity Prayer

    "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

  • Aubergine

  • Must incorporate a siesta in the day!

Kerry Biskelonis
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