About
Alyssa “Petersen” Domel is a licensed therapist who supports adolescents, adults, and families as they navigate the challenges that can make life feel overwhelming and stuck. With a steady, collaborative style, she helps clients face what is in the way of the life they want to build, whether that includes managing stress and anxiety, rebuilding self-esteem, working through depression, or coping with major life changes.
Her background includes work with substance abuse and dependence, postpartum anxiety and depression, and personality disorders, as well as concerns related to relationships and family life. She also works with trauma, including PTSD, C-PTSD, and other trauma-related experiences and adaptations. Alyssa is a certified brainspotting therapist, a trauma-focused method that can help clients process difficult experiences by working with the mind-body connection. She is also certified to work with individuals who follow Medicine Wheel traditions.
Alyssa holds the credentials LPC, LPC-MH, and LMHC, which indicate professional licensure in counseling and mental health counseling. Her aim is to offer practical support and compassionate guidance so clients can move from simply getting through the day to creating a life that feels more meaningful and manageable.
Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Alyssa “Petersen” Domel integrates practical, relationship-aware approaches that can translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviors and trying out new skills to respond differently, which can be especially helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and everyday coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes building tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, supporting clients who feel overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck in painful cycles. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationships shape expectations, boundaries, and connection, and it can be useful for relationship strain, abandonment concerns, and rebuilding a steadier sense of self.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alyssa works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand what has or has not helped before, and choose strategies that fit their preferences and pace. The focus can shift over time as needs change and new skills develop.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to stay consistent with support, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and access therapy from wherever a client is most comfortable.How much experience does Alyssa “Petersen” Domel have?
Alyssa “Petersen” Domel has 9 years of experience.
Is Alyssa “Petersen” Domel a licensed therapist?
Yes. Alyssa “Petersen” Domel is licensed and holds the credentials LPC, LPC-MH, and LMHC. License details include SD LPC (LPC-MH30589) and IA LMHC (109488).
In which languages does Alyssa “Petersen” Domel provide therapy?
Alyssa “Petersen” Domel provides therapy in English.
Where is Alyssa “Petersen” Domel located?
Alyssa “Petersen” Domel is located in South Dakota.
How can I work with Alyssa “Petersen” Domel as my therapist?
Sessions with Alyssa “Petersen” Domel can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their needs and schedule.
Does Alyssa “Petersen” Domel work with international clients?
No. Alyssa “Petersen” Domel does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alyssa “Petersen” Domel cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To get started, click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.