Alysa Copenhaver, LCSW

Alysa Copenhaver is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Indiana. She brings four years of experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or struggles with relationships and self-esteem. She speaks English and offers support in a straightforward, compassionate way.

Alysa often helps people work through grief and loss, and she addresses body image concerns, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation. She also assists clients dealing with guilt, shame, and questions of life purpose. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take between meetings to notice change.

Her style leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to identify unhelpful thinking and boost motivation toward small, achievable goals. She honors each person as the expert in their own life and looks for strengths that can be built on during therapy.

Alysa has worked in individual, group, and crisis settings, which has shaped a flexible approach to care. She emphasizes clear communication and helps clients practice new skills for managing emotions and repairing relationships.

Starting therapy with her involves setting concrete goals and making a plan that fits daily life. She frames progress as a series of small steps and stays focused on what a person wants to change next.

CBT and Motivational Strategies for Online Care

Online sessions with Alysa draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address everyday problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot patterns of thinking that increase worry or low mood and then practice different behaviors to reduce distress and improve routines. Motivational Interviewing focuses on clarifying personal goals and strengthening the motivation to make changes, which can help when someone feels stuck or unmotivated.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Alysa partners with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps people try strategies that fit their life and revise them when needed.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick reflections, between-session coaching, or ongoing check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings.