Alyssa Shapiro Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

About Alyssa

Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about understanding you. I work with people navigating the parts of themselves that feel hard to speak aloud—stories shaped by shame, identity, trauma, and inner conflict. My approach is relational, depth-oriented, and attuned to the nuances of your experience.

Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about understanding you.

I work with people navigating the parts of themselves that feel hard to speak aloud—stories shaped by shame, identity, trauma, and inner conflict. My clients are often deep thinkers, LGBTQ+ folks, trauma survivors, and those holding experiences that may feel taboo, painful, or misunderstood. Many are exploring identity (gender, sexuality, culture, religion), moving through life transitions, or trying to shift long-standing patterns in relationships and self-worth.

My approach is relational, depth-oriented, and attuned to the nuances of your experience. I draw from psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and attachment-based frameworks, while always adapting to your unique needs. Some days we’ll reflect and make meaning; other days we’ll stay present with emotion or simply make space to breathe.

Above all, I offer a space where you can show up fully—without judgment, without pressure. I bring warmth, honesty, and a deep respect for the complexity of being human.

If you’re looking for therapy that honors your story and supports real inner work, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

Below are some populations that I enjoy working with:

LGBTQ+ individuals exploring identity, belonging, or navigating coming out
Trauma survivors (including developmental, relational, or complex trauma)
People carrying shame around “taboo,” painful, or confusing experiences
Deep thinkers and introspective clients seeking meaning and emotional insight
Folks in life transitions (career, relationships, loss, identity shifts, graduations)
Clients feeling stuck in old patterns of self-worth, boundaries, or relationships
People impacted by systemic oppression, cultural marginalization, or intersectional identities