Alyssa Koelemay, LMSW

Counseling for anxiety, trauma, and relationships — in Austin, TX, and across Texas and Washington online.

You don’t have to be falling apart to start therapy, just curious enough to begin.

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I’m so glad you’re here. This is the space for you if…

✔️You unnecessarily say, “I’m sorry,” and want to feel more comfortable taking up space.

✔️You question if your experiences are/were “that bad” and want a sense of both clarity and healing.

✔️You feel exhausted by how you show up for the people in your life and wonder if caring has to feel this way.

✔️You feel like you’re somehow both too much and not enough and want to feel whole instead.

✔️You are questioning your beliefs and want to explore and develop them without judgment.

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Your judgment-free zone

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For overwhelming feelings

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For life’s transitions

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For trauma-informed care

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For faith-based support

  • Deconstruction/reconstruction
  • Church hurts and spiritual trauma
  • Faith-integrated counseling for Christians and non-religious clients
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The Process

1

CONNECT

📱We meet on a complimentary 20-minute consultation call.

✨You get to vibe me out and share the highlights bringing you to therapy.

🤔I answer your questions about my approach and how I can help.

2

Intake

🤝During our first session, I provide everything you need to know about our work together.

📖We create a safe space for you to start sharing your story and whatever you feel is important for me to know.

3

Assessment

🫶Over the next several sessions, we’ll continue making sure this is a comfy space for you to talk about the uncomfortable.

🧩We’ll start learning about parts of you that feel conflicted, overwhelmed, and stuck.

4

Care

👑We’ll meet weekly or biweekly to help all parts of you feel less stressed and more confident!

🩹We’ll pay special attention to any worsening symptoms triggered by talking about root issues.

🌎You’ll start to see shifts in your relationships with others as you strengthen your relationship with yourself!

Meet the Therapist

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Alyssa Koelemay

pre-licensed therapist (LMSW, LSWAIC)

Supervised by Tashau Asefaw, LCSW, and Amy Sponsler, LICSW

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FAQ’s

What clients can you work with?

I work with individual adults, teens, and couples. Most of my clients are young adults, though I see people across a wide range of ages and life seasons.

Where do you meet with clients?

I see clients in-person in Austin, TX (individuals) and virtually across TX and WA (individuals & couples). Couples are virtual only.

What hours are you available?

I see clients in Austin on Wednesday and Thursday mornings until 1:30 pm, and I see clients virtually on other weekdays between 7 am and 5 pm.

How much does therapy cost?

Individual sessions are $120 for 50 minutes. Couples sessions are $175 for 75 minutes and are private pay. I accept insurance for individual sessions in Texas and Washington — visit the insurance section below for which plans I’m paneled with in each state.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes! In Texas, I am credentialed with Aetna, BCBS, and Curative. In Washington, I am credentialed with Aetna, Cigna EAP, Kaiser Permanente, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Regence, United Healthcare, and United Healthcare EAP. Please refer to your health insurance policy for details on your mental health care coverage.

How often do you meet with clients?

We’ll begin by meeting weekly to establish goals and set the foundation for our work together. We’ll pay special attention to any worsening symptoms triggered by talking about tender issues when considering decreasing session frequency.

How long are sessions?

Sessions are between 50-55 minutes.

Can I talk to you to learn more before I book a session?

Absolutely! Please fill out this form, and I will reach out to you to schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation to see if this is the right fit for you.