Alisa Neary

Alisa Neary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people recover from trauma and difficult relationships. She speaks directly to people who feel stuck by fear, shame, or low self-worth and want practical steps forward. Her style is warm and non-judgmental, aimed at building safety and confidence one step at a time.

With nine years listed in this profile and a longer history working in related roles, she helps people reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports those coping with grief, career strain, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. LGBT concerns, women’s issues, and experiences of sexual assault or domestic violence are among the topics she addresses.

Her practice blends Trauma-Focused Therapy with client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral tools. Mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing are used when helpful to break unhelpful patterns and build new skills. Sessions focus on recognizing healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns, decreasing self-blame, and strengthening self-acceptance.

Alisa aims to make therapy a comfortable place to talk honestly and to try concrete strategies between sessions. She emphasizes collaboration, so clients set the pace and goals. The process is about reclaiming personal power and taking manageable steps toward change.

She is based in Illinois and works in English. Prospective clients who want to start can follow the site's matching steps to connect and schedule a session.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Alisa uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process and move forward from traumatic experiences. That approach focuses on identifying how past harm affects current thoughts and feelings, and on practicing new ways to cope with stress and triggers.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions start from the person’s priorities. The therapist listens with empathy and follows the client’s lead to build trust and set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. Together they set the pace and try strategies that can be adjusted over time.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about what will work best for scheduling and therapy goals.