Alissa (she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) dedicated to providing affirming and strengths-based care for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.

Raised in North County San Diego, Alissa followed the rainbow to Hawai‘i, where she lived for 15 years, immersed in diverse cultures and the philosophy of aloha, a values system defined by reverence, compassion, humility, and collaboration. Her work is shaped by a deep appreciation for diversity and an understanding that each person’s story holds profound meaning and resilience.

Alissa has supported adolescents, individuals, and families through a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, gender dysphoria, and trauma from experiences such as sexual and religious trauma, relational wounds, and adverse childhood events. She is committed to creating therapeutic spaces where clients are seen, respected, and empowered to embrace authenticity and cultivate self-acceptance.