About Phoenix Counseling Services

Alyssa founded Phoenix Counseling Services to make that kind of healing real for the people of Hampton Roads. She’s a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, thirteen years of experience, and a personal connection to this work that runs deep.

The name carries a lot of meaning for Alyssa, both personally and in the trauma-focused work she does. The story of the burning and rebirth of a phoenix mirrors trauma and its pain, and it also holds the promise of new life and beauty on the other side. That image feels particularly tender for the first responders she works with, who quite literally walk through fire and danger to save others. As Maya Angelou wrote, “Still I’ll rise,” and that’s the heart of what we hope you’ll feel here.

The work moves gently from safety to connection to lasting change. Clients tend to leave feeling less anxious, lighter, more connected, and more confident in their ability to handle whatever comes next. Not because the past changed, but because they healed the wounds it left behind.

When you’re ready to take the first step toward relief, connection, and greater life satisfaction, we’re here to help.