Hi, I’m Alyssa—and many people also know me as Lia, so you’ll see both names used interchangeably here. It’s an unspoken Filipino tradition to have a birth name and a completely unrelated nickname, which can make things a little confusing when personal and professional worlds overlap.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist based in Los Angeles. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Social Work from Cal Poly Pomona, and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California.

For over a decade, I’ve worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges related to self-esteem, relationships, and identity. My clinical experience spans community mental health, residential treatment, and private practice, including work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and my work is deeply informed by a psychodynamic and relational lens.

I’m a Filipina immigrant and moved to the United States at a young age, an experience that continues to shape how I understand identity, culture, and the ways our environments impact our mental and emotional well-being. Today, I primarily work with adults, supporting them in understanding patterns, building self-trust, and creating more intentional and aligned lives.