Alyssa Sydor, LMHC

Alyssa Sydor is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, eating concerns, low self-esteem, career setbacks, and depression. She frames the first step toward change as a courageous choice and offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through what feels hard right now.

With 15 years of experience, Alyssa focuses on clear, practical work rather than jargon. She listens for the small patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try new ways of coping. Sessions are aimed at reducing daily overwhelm and building confidence to handle challenges at home and work.

Alyssa uses several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness tools are added when emotion regulation and stress tolerance become central goals.

She also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and concerns about attachment and abandonment. Practical topics like body image, substance concerns, and communication problems are part of her work when they arise.

Alyssa keeps an appointment schedule that includes early mornings, late evenings, and some weekends. That schedule is shared so prospective clients can check fit before they request a session.

How chosen approaches translate to online work

Alyssa uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on each person's goals and priorities. That means sessions begin with the client's concerns and move at a pace they choose, which can help with confidence and clearer planning.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety or low mood. CBT provides concrete exercises and small experiments you can try between sessions to see what changes help. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools and mindfulness practices are used when intense emotions or stress tolerance are a concern, offering skills for grounding and managing strong feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alyssa will discuss options during early sessions and adapt methods to match goals, needs, and personal preferences. This is a collaborative process that often shifts as progress is made.

If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are set by the therapist's schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can be more consistent with everyday life.