Alisa Branch - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

14 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Alisa Branch

I am Alisa Branch and I’m excited you’ve found my page. I truly aspire to be a breath of fresh air for my clients therefore my approach is interactive, warm, and accepting. My job is to provide support and guidance to my client by providing feedback, task to focus on between sessions, and tools to improve coping skills. Nothing makes me happier than helping my clients feel better about themselves!

I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Master of Science degree in Community Agency Counseling from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia I’ve amassed over 13 years of experience in Outpatient Mental Health counseling. I have experience working in different settings such as Community Mental Health Agency, Private Practice, and Community Medical Center. Prior to working in the Outpatient Mental Health field I gained 8 years of experience working in different settings such as Inpatient Psychiatric Facility and Mobile Crisis.

I believe in utilizing multiple treatment modalities to fit the needs of my clients, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Care, and Solution Focused. I have gained a wealth of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families dealing with a number of life stressors to include relationship issues, grief, work related issues, past trauma, self esteem issues, behavioral issues, decision making issues, and communication issues to name a few. I also have experience working with a number of diagnoses such as Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder to name a few.

Seeking therapy can be a scary and intimidating step, however once you make that step, I take immense pride in being a source of guidance and support in your journey to mental wellness.

Licenses

LCMHC

8110

LPC

0701008513

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

10 Reviews

“Alisa is great at getting one to open up about your current state, but also what your long term goals are. She helps one through what she refers to as "mental gymnastics" to get one to recognize negative thoughts or self talk, be aware, nip it in the bud/redirect your thoughts or remind yourself of positive truths. She has helped me take actionable steps towards my goals by digging into interests versus passions, challenging me to do different forms of exposure therapy to some of my triggers, and discussing hard truths that society brushes over.”

“I cannot express enough how much Alisa has positively impacted my daughter's life! From the very first session, she felt truly heard, understood, and supported. Alisa creates a safe & welcoming space where my daughter can be open and honest about her thoughts and feelings without any judgment. Alisa has a unique ability to ask the right questions and offer insightful guidance, helping my daughter to see things from new perspectives and work through her challenges in a healthy, constructive way.<br /> <br /> I’ve noticed significant growth in my daughter's emotional well-being since starting therapy with Alisa. I would highly recommend her, without hesitation, to anyone looking for a therapist who genuinely cares and is dedicated to helping their teen navigate their emotional well-being. <br /> <br /> Thank you for being such an incredible source of support and wisdom!”

“I cannot imagine a better therapist than Alisa. She has helped me tremendously.”

“Alisa is the best. She really takes the time to get to know you, your concerns, and goals. She isn’t pushy, but she also helps guide you through various topics in a way that doesn’t feel awkward. I highly recommend Alisa to anyone looking for a therapist.”

“Alisa gives practical suggestions to help you navigate through tough life problems while maintaining your Christian beliefs.”

“She has helped me overcome so much and changed my way of thinking for the better!! I'm progressing alot with her, and making steps to ensure my future is not like my past. I have alot of the tendancies my mother does and helping to change my habits so i won't end up like her has been phenomenal! Highly recommend!”

“I think Alisa has been very beneficial to helping guide me through a difficult time in my life and I’m looking forward to continue working with her as we dive deeper into more root issues of my life”

“Alisa does a fantastic job at getting deep with me and finding valuable solutions for my issues. I’ve learned more from her in the last two sessions than I did in a year of therapy. Highly recommend if you’re wanting to make a positive change.”

“Compassionate, Caring and Honest are all words I would use to describe my experience with Alisa”

“Thank you for listening and providing valuable feedback, Alisa.”

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