Alyssa Sousa is a Licensed Creative Art Therapist and Psychotherapist with 14 years’ experience. She is skilled in using art therapy as well as other creative modalities in her work with children, adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and psychiatric issues. Alyssa is particularly passionate about serving individuals managing food allergies and is trained in Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Alyssa’s approach is client centered and she offers a wide range of experience and training to assist clients in achieving their therapeutic goals and improve their ability to cope with complex emotions. Alyssa uses the creative arts to offer insight, exploration and understanding to thoughts and feelings that are not easily accessible using verbal expression alone. In addition, Alyssa is well versed in using mindfulness techniques as
well as DBT & CBT.

Alyssa ensures that each of her clients feels heard and seen. She works with her clients to help them feel safe, find balance, develop coping skills and improve self awareness. Alyssa has worked in diverse settings, including in NYC hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools and private practice. Alyssa has experience in both group as well as individual therapy and has worked as a clinical supervisor.

Alyssa earned her BA in Psychology from University of California and her MA in Art Therapy from New York University.