
Alyssa Leight, LCSW, ASW
Alyssa is Senvea's Founder and Clinical Director. She is a fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Florid. She is also an AASW Accredited Social Worker in Australia. She has a decade of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups around the world. Alyssa specializes in anxiety, relationships, addiction and trauma.
Bio
Alyssa earned her Bachelor's degree from Columbia University, Barnard College and her Master's in Social Work from New York University. She began her professional journey as a therapist at The Dorm in NYC, specializing in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, before joining the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation where she advanced to become the Supervisor of Addiction Services. In 2020, Alyssa established her private practice and provides clinical supervision to therapists internationally.
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Alyssa's therapeutic approach is both eclectic and holistic. She crafts personalized treatment plans drawing from her extensive postgraduate certifications in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma Treatment, Somatic Experiencing, and the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. When beneficial, she integrates her training as a 200-hour certified meditation teacher and 200-hour RYT yoga instructor.
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After 11 years in New York City, Alyssa sought a more balanced lifestyle, relocating first to Bali and then to Australia. From there, she continues to provide exceptional mental health services both locally and internationally.
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Alyssa approaches her work with genuine passion and feels deeply privileged to participate in each client's healing journey. She looks forward to connecting with you and supporting you on yours!
Licenses and Accreditations: New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 089343, Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker - SW24720, Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Social Worker
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Post Graduate Certifications: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Treatment Certification: EMDR, The Gottman Method Couples Therapy, The Gottman Method to Treating Affairs and Trauma, Clinical Supervision - NY State, Suicide First Aid, Be Body Positive