Dr. Alissa Schmidt, PsyD

Dr. Alissa Schmidt, PsyD

Psychologist
457 Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ
Alissa Schmidt, PsyD, provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy to children, teens, and young adults across New Jersey. At LifeStance Health, she creates a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly explore challenges and build the tools needed to thrive. Alissa works with children as young as six through young adulthood, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and school avoidance, while also supporting families through the stress that these difficulties can create at home and in relationships. Alissa also offers specialized care for individuals experiencing suicidality or engaging in self-injury. She approaches these deeply sensitive concerns with empathy, clinical expertise, and a focus on safety and hope. By working collaboratively, Alissa helps clients and their families identify underlying struggles, strengthen coping strategies, and establish pathways toward resilience and recovery. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as family therapy and exposure-based interventions when appropriate. In addition to therapy, Alissa provides psychological testing and gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations, ensuring that care is comprehensive and responsive to each clients unique needs. She has experience working with adoption and foster care populations, individuals on the autism spectrum, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Outside of her clinical work, Alissa embraces her love of creativity and curiosity. She enjoys Dungeons and Dragons, playing video games, and building computers. On weekends, she often spends time at the airport watching planes and finds joy at home with her two beloved cats. These passions reflect her appreciation for imagination, connection, and discovery”values she brings into her work with clients.
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Overall rating

5.00

About Dr. Alissa Schmidt

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bipolar Disorder
Gender Affirming Counseling
Schizophrenia
Childhood Trauma
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Compassion Focused
Psychological Testing and Evaluation

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, French

Getting to know Dr. Alissa Schmidt

Alissa Schmidt, PsyD, provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy to children, teens, and young adults across New Jersey. At LifeStance Health, she creates a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly explore challenges and build the tools needed to thrive. Alissa works with children as young as six through young adulthood, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and school avoidance, while also supporting families through the stress that these difficulties can create at home and in relationships. Alissa also offers specialized care for individuals experiencing suicidality or engaging in self-injury. She approaches these deeply sensitive concerns with empathy, clinical expertise, and a focus on safety and hope. By working collaboratively, Alissa helps clients and their families identify underlying struggles, strengthen coping strategies, and establish pathways toward resilience and recovery. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as family therapy and exposure-based interventions when appropriate. In addition to therapy, Alissa provides psychological testing and gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations, ensuring that care is comprehensive and responsive to each clients unique needs. She has experience working with adoption and foster care populations, individuals on the autism spectrum, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Outside of her clinical work, Alissa embraces her love of creativity and curiosity. She enjoys Dungeons and Dragons, playing video games, and building computers. On weekends, she often spends time at the airport watching planes and finds joy at home with her two beloved cats. These passions reflect her appreciation for imagination, connection, and discovery”values she brings into her work with clients.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Childhood Trauma
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Childhood Trauma
Depression

Office location

Dr. Alissa Schmidt, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
New Jersey Behavioral Health
457 Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • William James College, Doctor of Psychology

NPI number

1093364788

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Dr. Alissa Schmidt has 2 office locations in Cherry Hill, view full addresses on Dr. Schmidt's profile.

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Dr. Alissa Schmidt frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Alissa Schmidt on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Alissa Schmidt speak?

Dr. Alissa Schmidt speaks English and French.

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