Alisa Sawyer

Alisa Sawyer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York with over 7 years of counseling experience. She earned her master’s degree from the University at Albany and has provided care in a variety of mental health settings, developing depth across common clinical concerns such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, and relationship difficulties.

Her therapeutic approach is integrative and grounded in a client-centered stance, which means treatment is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Transpersonal Therapy, and Positive Psychology to create a blend of strategies that suit each person’s goals and circumstances. Beyond formal techniques, Alisa places high value on being present and attuned to the individual in session.

Alisa believes in people’s capacity to grow even during challenging times and often uses a plant-in-a-window metaphor to describe that tendency to reach toward what nourishes us. She views the decision to seek help as a meaningful first step toward that growth. As a clinician she aims to serve as a window that helps bring light in and supports clients in tapping their own resources to thrive.

She holds a New York license to practice mental health counseling (NY LMHC, license number 007286) and brings a practical, compassionate focus to helping people move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.