Alyssa Kittleson
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Welcome! I believe in creating a safe and inviting environment for therapy, specializing in anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, addiction and trauma.
I work with children (6-10), teens, and young adults (18-25) with concerns around anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and substance use. I utilize a person-centered, strengths-based approach, giving you the freedom to determine what changes you want to make in your life. For child and adolescent clients, I believe in involving caregivers whenever possible, providing coaching and support along the way. If it sounds like I would be a good fit for you or your child, I would love to discuss further via a short phone consultation or scheduling through my website!
Practice hours (CDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Cognitive Functioning
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Drug Use
- Gender Identity
- Learning Disorder
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Humanistic Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$220per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Minnesota
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Minnesota
- Cigna – Minnesota
- Health Partners – Minnesota
- Hennepin Health – Minnesota
- Humana – Minnesota
- Medicaid – Minnesota
- Medicare – Minnesota
- Minnesota Medical Assistance – Minnesota
- Optum – Minnesota
- Preferred One – Minnesota
- UCare – Minnesota
- United Health Care – Minnesota
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Credentials
Licenses
LICSW
Minnesota Board of Social Work
30116, Minnesota
LADC
Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
306197, Minnesota
Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy
Capella University
16 credit graduate level play therapy program
Education
Augsburg University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2021
Clinical Social Work and Alcohol and Drug Counseling