Therapist profile
Alyson Filippa, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Parenting
Continue with AlysonAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Intimacy issues
About Alyson
Alyson Filippa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 10 years of professional experience. She is a mother of three, divorced, and a cancer survivor. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and intimacy-related issues, and also supports parenting and family concerns.
Alyson listens for the everyday pressures that make life feel heavy. She uses straightforward conversation to clarify what is most urgent and practical steps people can take next. Sessions focus on coping skills, communication, and identifying patterns that keep problems repeating.
Her background includes a decade of clinical work in California and lived experience as a parent and cancer survivor. That combination informs how she talks about loss, health challenges, and the strain of caregiving. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address grief, anxiety, and relationship stress in concrete ways.
Alyson often works with people who are spiritually minded and who want to explore meaning, connection, or purpose alongside practical problem solving. She encourages exploring values and beliefs as part of coping and decision making. Conversations may include how beliefs shape relationships, parenting choices, and responses to illness.
Sessions aim to be clear and unhurried. People can expect direct questions, reflective listening, and an emphasis on useful tools they can try between visits. Those interested in beginning can follow the site steps to see online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Many clinicians use evidence-based techniques that focus on present-day coping and improving interactions. One common approach teaches skills for managing anxiety and stress through breathing, grounding, and behavior changes that reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning. This helps when worry or constant tension is getting in the way of parenting, work, or sleep.Another approach looks at grief and loss with practical support for processing emotions and planning for changed routines. This can include short exercises to remember, rituals to mark transitions, and steps for gradually rebuilding daily life after a loss or health crisis.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different techniques and collaborate with the client to decide which fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can change over time as issues evolve.
Confirm the therapist's session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue work with a licensed professional from wherever they are in California, so scheduling can align with parenting, medical appointments, or work commitments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, intimacy-related issues, and parenting and family concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses straightforward conversation and evidence-based techniques to clarify problems and build practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience as a clinician in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices in California.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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