Alyssa M Beni-Shore

“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in” (Leonard Cohen). We all strive to be our “best” selves, but often we can get in our own way by constantly comparing and judging, or belittling our accomplishments while magnifying our mistakes. Together we can learn how to manage our own thoughts and behaviors in order to illicit positive change in ourselves and our relationships. I provide individual therapy for clients dealing with mood and anxiety issues, relationship difficulties, loss, self-esteem issues, work-related stressors, life transitions and more. I believe that there is no such thing as “one size fits all”, therefore, I incorporate a variety of techniques  to address each client’s individual needs, including: psychodynamic, CBT, motivational interviewing,mindfulness and Dialectical-Behavioral skills. I provide a safe and judgment-free space to explore whatever is important to you. I use humor, a strength-based and straightforward approach, to collaborativel