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Dr. Alysia Smith, LPC, LCPC
Wisconsin
LPC LCPC - anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT strategies
- Motivational Interviewing
About Alysia
Dr. Alysia Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Wisconsin with six years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also works with people facing grief, parenting strain, eating concerns, anger, and questions about life purpose.
Dr. Smith holds a doctorate in Developmental Psychology and two master’s degrees: Professional Counseling and Human Service Counseling with a cognate in Addiction and Recovery. She draws on that background to offer structured, skills-based sessions. Her approach centers on practical steps people can try between meetings and clear ways to notice thinking and behavior patterns.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies and Motivational Interviewing. That means sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior experiments, and building skills for emotion regulation and motivation. She guides clients through manageable exercises rather than long lectures.
People meet to talk through specific concerns and to set short-term goals. Dr. Smith supports work on issues such as self-esteem, coping with life changes, seasonal mood shifts, and challenges related to military or veteran experiences. She also addresses multicultural concerns and young adult issues.
Dr. Smith offers sessions in English and works from Wisconsin. To begin, prospective clients choose the online therapy options button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.
How CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing shape online work
Dr. Smith commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going and to set small, testable behavior changes. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills and short exercises that someone can try between meetings.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT strategies are practical skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs help clarifying their reasons for change and building internal motivation.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Smith works with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That planning is collaborative and can shift over time as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports having practical, skills-focused sessions where homework and brief behavior experiments can be reviewed between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression, along with related concerns like grief and parenting strain.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding through small behavior experiments and homework practice.
What is her professional background?
She holds a doctorate in Developmental Psychology and two master’s degrees in counseling fields, and has six years of professional experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LPC and LCPC with licensure in Wisconsin.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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