Alisa Sawyer , LMHC

Alisa Sawyer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She earned a master’s degree from the University at Albany and has provided care across a range of mental health settings, developing familiarity with many treatment methods and an ability to tailor support to each person’s needs.

Her work focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, and addiction, among other areas. Alisa uses an integrative, client-centered approach that draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Transpersonal Therapy, and Positive Psychology. Those methods inform her practice while the therapeutic relationship and the client’s individual goals remain central to the process.

Alisa emphasizes being present and attuned during sessions, believing that people have an inherent capacity to grow even in challenging circumstances. She frames counseling as a collaborative effort to identify the combination of skills and techniques that best support a person’s progress. By offering compassionate guidance and practical strategies, Alisa aims to help individuals access their strengths, navigate difficult moments, and move toward greater well-being and purpose.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Alisa integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her practice, a skills-based approach that helps individuals clarify values, accept difficult emotions, and take committed action toward meaningful goals - commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. She also draws from Positive Psychology, which focuses on identifying strengths, cultivating resilience, and building practical habits that support well-being and improved self-esteem.

Therapeutic work is collaborative. Alisa partners with clients to explore which techniques feel most useful, adjusting strategies over time based on needs, goals, and personal preferences so that treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy options include video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and access support that fits everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor their approach to each client.