What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Alyssa is a great therapist and has been a huge help during sessions!!
Initially started attending for one particular issue but have been able to address a variety of topics with her. he is a great listener and is always willing to help and offer advice and helpful tips for when not in session. It's a relief to have a therapist who will always listen and has the ability to switch gear and adapt to your needs during a given session. She is very easy and comfortable to work with and would highly recommend!
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CMLess than 3 months ago
“I have been seeing Alyssa for about 6 years now. I can’t recommend her enough. She is warm, patient and helpful. I always appreciate her feedback. I leave every session feeling motivated and energized! ”
HRLess than 3 months ago
About Alyssa Kosmer
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Alyssa Kosmer
Alyssa Kosmer provides psychotherapy for adults, specializing in the treatment of acute and intergenerational trauma, recovery from religious abuse, narcissistic abuse, and cult recovery. She offers her clients a safe and supportive space, working to deepen self-awareness and foster self-compassion. Alyssa holds a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Baruch College, City University of New York. She is also certified in Integrated Trauma Studies by The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy in NYC, a 2-year post-graduate training. With her expertise in cult recovery, Alyssa provides education and resources on the dynamics that kept survivors shackled for so long.
What should a new client know about working with you?
The most important thing for clients in recovery from cultic abuse is to know that they have the right to safety, the right to autonomy over themselves and their own mind, and the right to stay or leave at any time without repercussions. Alyssa Kosmer provides client-centered psychotherapy, ensuring that clients can maintain emotional safety and autonomy over themselves and where they want to go. Her approach is integrated and psychodynamic, meaning that the focus is on a client's developmental history, personal narrative, and unconscious mind, and a variety of therapeutic interventions will be used as appropriate. Survivors can feel that their reality has been turned upside down after exiting a cult, and feelings of shame, betrayal, and fear can shape their everyday reality. Cults and high-control groups use abusive tactics of coercive control and undue influence to control their group members. It may be difficult to function in the real world after exiting a group and losing a support system that has been your whole world. There are many paths to healing and recovery, and therapy can be an empowering first step.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
To begin therapy, clients are offered a free 15-minute consultation, and from there we can book an intake appointment. The first few sessions are more structured, and clients will be ask to discuss their personal and developmental history, family of origin, and particular issues that they want to address in therapy now. After this, sessions will be largely unstructured, and clients determine what it is they want to address on a weekly basis.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- City University of New York, Baruch College, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1912375841
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Alyssa is a great therapist and has been a huge help during sessions!!
Initially started attending for one particular issue but have been able to address a variety of topics with her. he is a great listener and is always willing to help and offer advice and helpful tips for when not in session. It's a relief to have a therapist who will always listen and has the ability to switch gear and adapt to your needs during a given session. She is very easy and comfortable to work with and would highly recommend!
Less than 3 months agoCM
I have been seeing Alyssa for about 6 years now. I can’t recommend her enough. She is warm, patient and helpful. I always appreciate her feedback. I leave every session feeling motivated and energized!
Less than 3 months agoHR
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Less than 3 months agoVR
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Is Alyssa Kosmer accepting new patients?
Alyssa Kosmer generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Alyssa Kosmer's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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What practice does Alyssa Kosmer work with?
Alyssa Kosmer works with Kosmer Mental Health Counseling.
What are common reasons for patients to see Alyssa Kosmer?
Alyssa Kosmer frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Alyssa Kosmer on their profile.
What languages does Alyssa Kosmer speak?
Alyssa Kosmer speaks English.
How do patients rate Alyssa Kosmer in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Alyssa Kosmer. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.