Alyssa Hakimian, LCPC
Alyssa received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University. She have also received extensive training to become a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). She completed her internship at Presence Saints Mary & Elizabeth Medical Center, where she performed individual and group therapy for the Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Alyssa continued her clinical work at a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program, treating children and adolescents with a wide range of behavioral, social and emotional issues. Alyssa believes in creating a collaborative, authentic and empathic relationship with her clients. She has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD, trichotillomania, skin picking, nail biting, panic, generalized anxiety and other anxiety related disorders . By using techniques such as cognitive restructuring, mindfulness and emotion regulation, Alyssa works with her clients to improve their overall quality of life.
Recent Posts
Helping a child with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Many parents turn to Light on Anxiety to find out how they can help their child manage OCD....
Helping a child with obsessive-compulsive disorder - Harvard Health BlogIf a child has obsessive-compulsive disorder, the condition affects everyone else in the family. Understanding OCD and learning helpful strategies to support the child can ease distress all around.Is Cannabis Helpful or Harmful for Mental Health?
Are you currently trying to use marijuana as way to cope with mental illness? This article provides...
Is Cannabis Helpful or Harmful for Mental Health?The evidence suggests that it's complicated.For Children With Severe Anxiety, Drugs Plus Therapy Help Best
For those with severe anxiety, medication management may be a crucial component in a child or...
For Children With Severe Anxiety, Drugs Plus Therapy Help BestChildren and teens with severe anxiety benefit most from both psychotherapy and medication, a study finds. But it can be hard for families to find and pay for high-quality therapy.Are You a Worrier?
Do you find yourself having difficulty enjoying a positive moment - only to find yourself worrying...
How to Increase Your Mistake Tolerance
Did you know that trying to avoid making mistakes actually prevents new learning? When we are...
How to Increase Your Mistake ToleranceDon’t avoid mistakes, learn from them
