Alyssa Brelsford

PROVIDER: Alyssa Brelsford, LICSW, BCN, RYT-200 ABOUT MY APPROACH My treatment approach is rooted in the belief that we all have inherent resiliency and the importance of community along our journey. We all get stuck sometimes and it takes a lot of courage and strength to reach out for help. Upon arrival at my office, I work compassionately and authentically with you to create a space where we can effectively work together on your goals. Collaboration, curiosity, and a mindful pace will help us explore current and past stressors that may be getting in the way of healing, growth, and self-actualization. I integrate several models rooted in Western and Eastern traditions of healing and work with you to establish your preference in treatment approaches that work for you. I have intensive training in trauma, attachment, and dissociation and have experience working with children, youth, and adults. I am eager to meet you and start our work together. Currently I work with adults 17 and up and most of my experience and training is with ages 17-35. Qualifications and Training Alyssa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified in Neurofeedback and a Yoga teacher. She completed a Masters of Social Work degree at Columbia University and undergraduate degree at the University of St. Joseph in Social Work and Spanish. Fellowships and Advanced Training -Two year post graduate Social Work Fellowship at The Trauma Center under Bessel van der Kolk -Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies at the Trauma Center -Neurofeedback mentoring with Sebern Fisher, LICSW, BCN, Angelika Sadar, Ph.D, BCN and Rogene Eichler West Ph.D, BCN -Domestic and Other Violent Emergencies (DOVE) at New York Presbyterian Hospital Work on Research Studies and Publications -Child neurofeedback study at The Trauma Center at JRI 2016-2017 -ARC-RCT Study at The Trauma Center at JRI 2017-2018 -Michalopoulos, L.M., Jiwatram-Negron, T., Gilbert, L., Shaw, S.A., Brelsford, A., Terlikbayeva, A., Primbetova, S., El-Bassel, N. Traumatic events and HIV sexual risk behaviors among migrant and non-migrant male market workers in Central Asia. AIDS & Behavior.