Alyssa SydorLMHC

Alyssa Sydor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating concerns, career struggles, and depression. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can name what feels hard and try small, practical steps toward feeling better. Alyssa emphasizes steady support during change and understands starting therapy can feel intimidating.

With 15 years of professional experience, Alyssa draws on several approaches to match each person's needs. She often uses client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness techniques help with emotion regulation and staying present when feelings run high.

Sessions focus on clear goals and practical tools. For someone worried about eating or body image, conversations may include identifying triggers and building manageable habits. For career or motivation struggles, she helps set realistic steps and keeps accountability simple. She also supports people managing chronic stress, caregiver burdens, or complex emotions tied to attachment and abandonment.

Alyssa schedules early mornings, late evenings, and some weekends to fit around busy lives. She works with adults who want a thoughtful, steady collaborator for day-to-day mental health challenges. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a time that fits their schedule.

Her practice language is English and she holds a New York LMHC credential. International clients are not accepted.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Alyssa commonly uses client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, and DBT-informed skills in her work. Client-centered listening means the therapist reflects what matters to the person and follows their pace, which helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. Alyssa will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the situation. She adjusts the work over time based on what is helpful and what a client wants to achieve.

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow morning or evening appointments, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use shorter check-ins or choose audio-only meetings when that suits them better. Licensed professionals aim to make sessions practical and focused on the changes a person wants to make.