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Alyssa Sydor, LMHC
New York
New York LMHC - Anxiety and Eating concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Alyssa
Alyssa Sydor is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, eating and food-related issues, self-esteem problems, career concerns, and depression. Her work also includes attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, substance issues, and impulsivity.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that get in the way. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding. Alyssa blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered methods and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness work where helpful.
Initial meetings aim to clarify what matters most right now. She often helps people set small, testable goals to try between sessions. Practical skills might include ways to manage anxious thoughts, shift self-critical thinking, or build steadier routines around food and mood.
Over time she checks what’s working and adjusts the plan. Motivational Interviewing techniques are used when people want help finding reasons to change or to strengthen commitment to goals. Solution-focused strategies help keep sessions goal-oriented and action-based.
Sessions are conversational and task-focused rather than academic. Language is plain and direct so people can use what they learn in everyday life. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Alyssa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or low mood, and to test small behavioral changes that can alter those patterns. Client-centered methods keep the conversation focused on what matters to the person, using their goals to guide what gets worked on. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness exercises may be added to help with emotional regulation and staying present.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alyssa collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She reviews what helps and adjusts the plan so sessions remain practical and goal-oriented rather than theoretical.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be harder to schedule. Discuss scheduling needs and technical preferences during the matching questionnaire and first appointment so sessions work with everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, eating and food-related issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and depression.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Sessions often include practical exercises and short between-session tasks.
What is her professional background and experience?
She holds 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care, offering practical, skills-focused work.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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