Alyssa Ariagno

Therapist

License: LMSW

Pronouns: she/her

Ages Served: 16-65+

Location: Virtual

Appointments: Telehealth

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With a deep care for relational attunement, I value the process of co-creating a therapeutic “container” where you consistently feel seen, heard, and accepted. My vision is to meet you as you are, in each session, with authenticity, curiosity, and honesty. I utilize an eclectic, individualized mind-body approach to support you as you hone coping skills to navigate past, present and future challenges, enrich self-understanding, and evolve in alignment with your personal goals.

A core focus of my practice is supporting people who are living with chronic or acute illness including complex pain, autoimmune conditions, gastrointestinal disorders such as IBD and IBS, and other ongoing medical challenges. Together, we can work to reduce the emotional and physical toll these conditions often bring.

My scope of interest extends to supporting individuals and families facing progressive or terminal illnesses. I offer a compassionate space for those navigating palliative and end-of-life care, and work closely with caregivers who may be experiencing stress, grief, or burnout as they support their loved ones.

As a somatically-oriented clinician, I recognize how deeply stress, illness, and trauma can be held in the body. I am committed to securely guiding my clients as they process medical trauma, learn to reconnect with their bodies, and move toward greater symptom relief and improved quality of life.

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Expertise and Specialties:

Expertise:

• Anxiety

• Autoimmune Disorders

• Caregiver Support

• Chronic and Acute Illness

• Chronic and Acute Pain 

• Depression 

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders

• Grief and Loss

• Palliative and End-of-Life Care

• Progressive and Terminal Illnesses

Specialties:

• ADHD/Executive Functioning

• Existential Distress

• Nervous System Regulation

• Neurodivergence

• Life Transitions

• Relationships

• Self-Esteem

• Sleep Issues and Insomnia

• Stress and Burnout

• Trauma

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)

• EMDR (Virtual)

• Enneagram

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

• Hypnotherapy (Clinical Hypnosis)

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)/Parts Work

• KAP (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy) Integration

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

• Meditation

• Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Somatic Therapy

• Solution-Focused Therapy

• Strengths-Based Therapy

• Trauma-Informed Care

Populations:

• Adolescents (16+)

• Adults

• Older Adults

• Caregivers

• Healthcare Workers

• Neurodivergence

• 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…

• Where did you study?

  BA Psychology
  University of Michigan

  Master of Social Work
  University of Michigan

• What is your favorite place?

  Copenhagen, Denmark

• A book that you think everyone should read:

  Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

• If you weren’t a mental health professional, what would you be doing?

  Perhaps running a vintage clothing or record store.

• Favorite quote?

  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."

• What is your favorite color?

  Aubergine

• If you could make a rule for a day and everyone had to follow it, what would it be?

  Must incorporate a siesta in the day!