Alissa Green, LCSW

Alissa Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, relationship strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem issues, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and trauma. She brings 12 years of experience to her practice and emphasizes practical steps people can use right away. Her approach centers on strengths and clear goals to make therapy feel useful and manageable. Alissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set specific, achievable goals and build on what is already working in a person’s life. Sessions focus on small, concrete changes that add up over time. In sessions she partners with people to define what matters most and then plans doable steps toward those aims. She keeps language plain and tasks practical so busy parents and professionals can apply strategies between meetings. The pacing is collaborative and adjusted to each person’s needs. Her background includes work with people who experienced childhood abuse or neglect and with those facing separation, loss, or ongoing mood and relationship problems. That experience informs a trauma-aware, strengths-based stance rather than a one-size-fits-all method. Therapy with Alissa often includes homework between sessions, short skill-building exercises, and regular check-ins on progress. She encourages clients to set the agenda, track small wins, and revise goals as life changes.

How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Alissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT sessions typically include simple exercises to practice between meetings and aim to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or change habits. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set clear, short-term goals and identify small changes that make a noticeable difference, which can be helpful for coping with stress, parenting challenges, or relationship tensions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alissa will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then tailor methods accordingly. Therapy plans are adjusted over time based on progress and what feels most helpful to the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let therapists and clients work face to face when useful. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, skill practice, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, parenting, or school commitments while still using CBT and solution-focused techniques effectively.