Alyssa Burnett, LPCC, LACC
Hello! My name is Alyssa.
Whether you are here for your relationship or individually – welcome, I am so glad you are here!
Let me start by saying, my wish as your counselor is to hear you, to understand, give you space to talk, scream, or cry. Because I know how maddening, how hopeless, it can feel to not be heard by those around you. I am here to walk alongside you, to help you hold some of the weight you’ve been carrying. It’s courageous to seek help, no matter the circumstances. Honestly, therapy is no joke, It’s hard work. But in my fully biassed opinion, it’s the most important work – putting your oxygen mask on first, as they say.
In my experience working with couples, you are probably here because of a disconnect in your relationship, maybe emotionally, physically, or through communication. Let’s talk about it and please know, nothing you say will shock me. I listen to help, not to judge. I can help translate, referee, and keep you on track. I work in the roots – where did it start, what are the patterns, what needs to be said, how can we work to hear it? I also work with practical skills – how can we start communicating better, more effectively? How can we take small, basic steps to feel more connected and safe with one another?
In my individual work, I have a passion for those struggling with Chronic Pain, Grief, Trauma and Addiction. I work somatically, with the body, especially the nervous system. Exploring our felt sense, regulating the nervous system and bringing the impact of experience to words. Again, I am very much skills-based as much as I am roots-based. I want to help find a deeper understanding of what is or has happened, as well as learn new ways to cope and regulate.
I utilize Gottman, PACT, and Emotion Focused Therapy in my work with couples. And Narrative, Somatic Experience, Mindfulness, Parts Work, and incorporate Interpersonal Neurobiology and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy into my work with individuals. I have trained in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and find that it is a beautiful and impactful tool to work alongside traditional psychotherapy. I earned a Master’s of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Substance Use Disorders from Colorado Christian University. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Age of Focus: Adults
Types of Practice: Individuals, Couples
Areas of Practice: Trauma, Developmental Trauma, Addictions, Relationship Issues, Grief and Loss, Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Life Transitions
Modalities and Views: Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman, PACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, Somatic Experience, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Compassion Focused, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Experiential Therapy
Insurances: All regions of Colorado Medicaid, Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Beacon, and Kaiser. For couples sessions Alyssa is able to accept Colorado Access Medicaid and Aetna, as well as private pay.