About Alyssa Soto
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Alyssa Soto
Hi, I'm Alyssa! I work with adolescents and adults coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, grief and loss, relationships, self-esteem, and trauma.
Before this, I spent 5+ years working with neurodivergent kids and teens in schools and ABA settings. That's where I learned to slow down and actually meet someone where they're at, instead of where I think they should be. I'm now a Mental Health Counselor-LP at Sol Health. I received a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling, both from Hunter College.
I'm warm and direct. I'll be honest with you, and won't rush you toward answers before you're ready— but I will gently push when I think it helps. Some sessions we'll dig into patterns and tools, other times you'll just need to talk it out. Both are valid uses of our time.
Whatever season you're in, I'm here to walk alongside you as you figure out what's next.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Starting therapy isn't an easy decision, and it takes courage just to show up. My goal is to make sure you feel safe and supported from that very first session— no judgment and no pressure to have it all figured out.
There's no one-size-fits-all approach here. My years working with neurodivergent kids taught me that everyone processes things differently. There's no "right" way to show up to a session, whether that's crying, going quiet, or wanting to talk about something totally unrelated first. I'm not particular about how therapy is "supposed" to look. If you need to vent about your day before we get into the real stuff, that's part of the work too. Wherever you're starting from, we'll figure it out together.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
We usually start by getting the full picture: what's going on, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping feels different. From there, sessions are mostly talk therapy, though I'll bring in CBT or DBT tools when they're useful, and art therapy on the days when words are hard to find.
I try to keep sessions centered on what brought you in, but life happens — sometimes you'll come in needing to vent or work through something completely different from what's on the treatment plan, and that's okay. As we build rapport and I get a better sense of you, I might challenge you a bit more when it feels right. I also make it a point to highlight your strengths, celebrate your wins, and encourage you to actively take care of yourself. I check in regularly on what's actually helping, so our sessions stay useful to you and not just routine.
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Education and background
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Education and training
- Hunter College, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
- Hunter College, Bachelor's
NPI number
1295659860
How soon can I make an appointment with Alyssa Soto?
Generally, Alyssa Soto has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Alyssa Soto's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Alyssa Soto accepting new patients?
Alyssa Soto generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Alyssa Soto's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Alyssa Soto accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Alyssa Soto online?
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What practice does Alyssa Soto work with?
Alyssa Soto works with Sol Health.
What are common reasons for patients to see Alyssa Soto?
Alyssa Soto 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 Soto on their profile.
What languages does Alyssa Soto speak?
Alyssa Soto speaks English.