Alyssa Brin

Alyssa Brin is a Portland-based counselor who takes a holistic approach to mental wellness by integrating her background in nutrition and clinical health psychology. Since earning her Master of Science from Bastyr University in 2012, she has supported a wide range of clients through various roles, focusing on the deep connection between physical disease processes and the mind-body relationship. She is particularly dedicated to supporting individuals during the childbearing years, drawing on specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as Brainspotting for the perinatal population. Her work helps clients navigate the transitions from conception through the postpartum period. Alyssa serves a broad age range, including adolescents, young adults, and seniors, and provides inclusive perinatal care for the LGBTQAI+ community. Her clinical practice is rooted in a strengths-based, humanistic philosophy that views every individual as capable of achieving recovery and vibrant health. In her individual therapy sessions, she collaborates with clients to set goals that foster resilience and long-term wellness. To support behavioral changes and stress reduction, Alyssa utilizes a variety of evidence-based modalities, including mindfulness-based teachings, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral restructuring. She brings deep empathy to her practice, remaining sensitive to the diverse experiences people face while growing their families. Outside of her clinical work, Alyssa is a mother of three who enjoys spending time with her family and pets, camping, yoga, traveling, and knitting.