Alyssa Van Lopik, LCSW
Alyssa Van Lopik, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Client-centered therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- Flexible online sessions
About Alyssa Van Lopik
Alyssa Van Lopik is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than eight years of experience providing psychotherapy across a variety of care settings. She has worked in inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, partial and intensive outpatient programs, and has managed a private practice serving the Austin community. Her clinical experience includes supporting people facing depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
Alyssa brings a client-centered stance to therapy, honoring that each person is the expert on their own life and directing the pace and focus of treatment. She integrates a strengths-based and solutions-focused perspective, helping clients identify existing resources and build practical plans to reach their goals. In practice she draws from multiple evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each individual.
Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to interrupt self-defeating patterns; Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which teaches skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation; and EMDR, a trauma-focused approach used to support processing of distressing memories. Alyssa holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and denotes advanced clinical training in social work and psychotherapy.
Originally from Chicago, she completed undergraduate studies in psychology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and earned a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago before relocating to Austin, Texas in 2017. Outside of clinical work she is a Registered Yoga Teacher and enjoys reading, cooking, spending time with family, and traveling to new places.
Alyssa brings a client-centered stance to therapy, honoring that each person is the expert on their own life and directing the pace and focus of treatment. She integrates a strengths-based and solutions-focused perspective, helping clients identify existing resources and build practical plans to reach their goals. In practice she draws from multiple evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each individual.
Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to interrupt self-defeating patterns; Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which teaches skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation; and EMDR, a trauma-focused approach used to support processing of distressing memories. Alyssa holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and denotes advanced clinical training in social work and psychotherapy.
Originally from Chicago, she completed undergraduate studies in psychology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and earned a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago before relocating to Austin, Texas in 2017. Outside of clinical work she is a Registered Yoga Teacher and enjoys reading, cooking, spending time with family, and traveling to new places.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Alyssa Van Lopik have?
Alyssa Van Lopik has 8 years of experience providing therapeutic services.
Is Alyssa Van Lopik a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are TX LCSW 64745.
In which languages does Alyssa Van Lopik provide therapy?
Alyssa provides therapy in English.
Where is Alyssa Van Lopik located?
She is located in Texas.
How can I work with Alyssa Van Lopik as my therapist?
You can work with Alyssa Van Lopik through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Alyssa Van Lopik work with international clients?
Alyssa Van Lopik does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alyssa Van Lopik cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Client-centered therapy places the client at the center of the process, allowing the person to guide the goals and depth of work while the therapist offers empathy and collaborative support; this approach is helpful for building trust and tailoring treatment to each person s priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people explore connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so they can identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for change; CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
EMDR is a trauma-informed technique that supports processing of distressing memories and the emotions tied to them, and it can be part of a broader plan to reduce the long-term impact of traumatic experiences.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative planning helps shape a treatment path that feels manageable and meaningful.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect with licensed professionals - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access support from different locations.