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Online therapist

Elyse Alleman

Calm, practical support for family challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Elyse

Elyse Alleman is a licensed professional counselor who supports people facing family and parenting stress, addiction struggles, grief, depression, anxiety, and life changes. She uses a warm, straightforward style and focuses on practical steps parents and caregivers can try. Elyse listens closely and offers clear feedback so families can move forward one step at a time.

With 16 years in the helping field, Elyse brings steady experience to sessions. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy to make space for each person’s voice and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors.

Background and approach

She also uses mindfulness practices to help clients tolerate difficult feelings and Narrative Therapy to reframe personal stories. In sessions Elyse blends listening with collaborative problem solving. She encourages clients to set small, manageable goals and to notice what works between meetings.

Her approach aims to balance emotional support with concrete tools for day-to-day life. Elyse trained and practices in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential, which is Licensed Professional Counselor. She offers multiple remote session formats so families can choose what fits their schedule and needs.

Her tone is compassionate and nonjudgmental. Elyse makes space for what matters most to each client and helps people take practical steps toward calmer family routines and clearer decisions.

Approaches and online support for family and parenting challenges

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on making space for each person to be heard and respected; it helps parents and family members feel understood while they make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depressive moods, and unhelpful reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different techniques to see what fits best. That process is collaborative - you and the therapist decide together which methods help you meet your immediate needs and longer-term goals.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy households. Video calls let you have face-to-face conversations from home, phone sessions work when video isn’t possible, and live chat or text messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into family schedules and to try different formats as needs change.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elyse help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, career questions, bipolar, and depression.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, with a focus on listening and practical steps. Sessions aim to combine empathy with clear, doable tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in the helping field working with people facing a variety of life and mental health challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - with credential PA LPC PC009647 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English

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