Alyssa DeRosa, Therapist

Alyssa DeRosa helps individuals across New Jersey build resilience, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence through compassionate, evidence-based care at LifeStance Health. She provides individual therapy for teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, creating a supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered to address life’s challenges and mental health concerns. Alyssa has extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, and she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients develop practical coping skills and lasting emotional balance. Her approach is collaborative and tailored, ensuring that each person’s goals, strengths, and lived experiences guide the therapeutic process. She also has experience supporting individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, those involved in adoption or foster care, and individuals with developmental or autism spectrum disorders, while offering additional areas of expertise as needed. She is particularly passionate about working with individuals navigating alcohol and drug use issues, providing nonjudgmental, structured support to help clients better understand their relationship with substances and move toward healthier patterns. Alyssa focuses on building insight, strengthening coping strategies, and fostering long-term recovery and stability. Outside of her clinical work, Alyssa enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors, watching baseball, and practicing calligraphy. These personal interests reflect her appreciation for balance, creativity, and mindfulness—values she brings into her work with clients.