Alyssa Vida, LMFT

Therapist in California

Alyssa Vida is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings seven years of clinical experience in California.

License 96704 · California Expires April 2026
NPI 1063858280 · national registry
Experience and languages 7+ years in practice English

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About Alyssa

Alyssa Vida is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings seven years of clinical experience in California. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process and asks clients to set the agenda for sessions. Alyssa aims to help people spot unhelpful thinking and behavior, build coping skills, and leave sessions feeling more capable and confident.

She uses a client-centered stance, meeting each person where they are and focusing on practical steps toward their goals.

Background and approach

Alyssa also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help identify patterns that keep problems going and on solution-focused techniques to find workable next steps. The Gottman Method is one approach she includes when relationship issues are a focus. In practice she helps people tackle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem.

She also supports those coping with major life changes, parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas Alyssa addresses include blended family issues, communication problems, infidelity, and isolation. Her background includes work in community mental health, independent practice, school-based settings, and a role with the military.

Alyssa earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Azusa Pacific University and holds the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential - LMFT. Sessions are conducted in English and offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Alyssa works collaboratively to set goals, practice skills, and track progress so clients can make steady, practical changes.

Credentials

LMFT (California): License 96704 · expires April 2026
NPI: 1063858280 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alyssa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Relationship issues
Grief
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Alyssa names

These are the approaches Alyssa names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

How Alyssa's Approaches Work Online

Alyssa commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and the Gottman Method when relationship concerns arise. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities, helping people name what matters and set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and replaces them with concrete skills for managing mood and stress. The Gottman Method brings specific tools for improving communication, managing conflict, and rebuilding trust in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alyssa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions begin with discussing current concerns and testing strategies, then adjusting the plan together as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist observe interactions and teach skills in real time, while phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow quick updates, ongoing reflection between sessions, or a way to fit therapy around a busy schedule. These options help people access consistent care without traveling and make it simpler to practice new skills in day-to-day life.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Alyssa commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Alyssa uses a client-centered approach that is collaborative and goal-focused. She combines practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to help people make changes.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years of experience in counseling and has worked in community mental health, independent practice, school-based settings, and with the military.

What credential and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the credential LMFT and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does the cost and scheduling process work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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