Therapist profile
Alisha Dennis-Brinson
Affirming, practical counseling for life changes
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- Client-centered care
- Goal-focused plans
- Affirming approach
About Alisha
Her work begins by listening. She creates a space where people can talk about what matters to them and how they are feeling. From there she and the client set clear, client-directed goals and build a plan that fits the person's needs and rhythm of life.
Alisha has supported people through trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and challenges like bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also helps with sleep and eating concerns, career stress, and coming to terms with loss. Her approach is practical and focused on what the person can do between sessions.
She emphasizes an affirming atmosphere for LGBT clients and those working through identity-related stress. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes, and she tailors strategies to each person's situation.
Her background includes more than a decade of counseling experience across diverse settings. Alisha collaborates with clients to adjust plans as needs change and encourages small, achievable steps toward better daily functioning.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Alisha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical tools and building personal strengths. One common approach emphasizes identifying patterns of thought and behavior and then trying small, concrete changes to interrupt unhelpful cycles; this can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Another frequent focus is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for emotions, sleep, eating, and substance-related concerns so people have tools to use between sessions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and priorities, explain options in clear language, and together with the client decide which methods fit best. Plans are adjusted over time as needs change and as progress is made.
Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. It also lets people use sessions from wherever they are located within the therapist's service area, which can make consistent work on coping with life changes more manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is client-centered and empathetic, focusing on listening first and then building practical steps and goals that fit the person's life.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of counseling experience and has worked with people from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.