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Online therapist

Aleia Van Dyke

Practical support for identity, relationships, and parenting

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Aleia

Aleia Van Dyke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. She offers straightforward support for people trying to make sense of their identity, improve self-acceptance, or cope with strong emotions. Sessions are aimed at finding concrete steps that fit day-to-day life.

Aleia brings 11 years of clinical experience and a calm, nonjudgmental presence. Her approach centers on practical tools and clear goals.

Background and approach

She works alongside each person to increase self-awareness and develop skills for handling difficult moments. That often means breaking problems into smaller parts, trying out new ways of relating, and learning coping strategies that actually get used between meetings. Aleia has experience with a range of concerns including trauma, postpartum depression, attachment and family of origin issues, dissociation, and personality-related challenges.

She also supports people facing issues around sexual assault and self-harm, as well as non-traditional relationship structures and blended family dynamics. In sessions she focuses on creating a respectful, accepting space where clients can explore painful topics and test new behaviors. Her work is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical planning.

Aleia practices in California and provides services in English. Many clients appreciate that sessions balance empathy with clear steps forward. The emphasis is on usable skills, increased understanding, and manageable changes that fit each person’s life.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Aleia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One approach emphasizes building coping skills for stress and anxiety through step-by-step strategies people can use between sessions. This helps with symptoms that interfere with daily routines and parenting demands.

Another common method she uses focuses on processing trauma and difficult memories in a paced way. That approach aims to reduce the intensity of painful memories while teaching grounding and emotion-regulation tools useful in strained relationships and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to identify what feels most helpful, trying strategies and adjusting treatment based on needs, goals, and personal preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling busy schedules. Video calls replicate face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide shorter or more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into parenting routines, work, and daily life while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Aleia often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT-related concerns, and parenting challenges. Additional areas include trauma, postpartum depression, attachment issues, and problems tied to family history.
What is the style of therapy like?
Aleia uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear goals. Sessions combine emotional exploration with hands-on skills to help clients manage day-to-day difficulties.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of mental health concerns. That experience includes work with complex trauma and mood-related conditions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Aleia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the California license CA LCSW 87977 and she practices in California.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for therapy?
International clients are not currently accepted. Services are provided to clients located where the therapist is authorized to practice.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Multiple formats are offered to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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