Alyssum Mensoff, LMFT
About
I hold to the belief that all people have the potential to achieve healing and growth. As a practitioner, I take a supportive role as clients determine and strive towards their mental and emotional health goals. I believe my authenticity, empathy and non-judgment are key in forging collaborative therapeutic relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
I am comfortable supporting individuals, couples and families from a varied age range, sexual orientation and genders as well as diverse ethic and cultural backgrounds. I feel passionate about supporting people from groups that have been marginalized in Western society.
My extensive experience in bereavement counseling has honed skills to support people coping with profound grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, family conflict, aging, identity, spiritual exploration, etc. Training in behavior modification at Mayo Clinic informs my work with clients coping with addiction or who desire behavior change.
Working within YWCA has given me training necessary to support clients seeking to recover from trauma. I use a Jungian-based technique (MBTI related) to aid clients interested in exploring career-development, relationship building and life purpose. Additionally, I incorporate motivational interviewing, somatic and mindfulness techniques into work with clients.
For more information please visit my website www.sonomarincounseling.com
Helping people improve their mental health and increase their positive experience in the world is what gives my life a sense of purpose. It is truly an honor when a person comes to me seeking help and allows me to offer my support.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When I first meet a new client, my goal is to establish a warm environment that feels safe. We will first need to get to know each other. Every therapist is unique as are all people so each new client deserves to decide if I am the right person to offer support. Also, before I ask someone to really open up, I want get to know who they are so I can tailor my support to each individual person.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BA in Psychology from the university of Hawaii, Hilo. I received a Master’s in Counseling from Sonoma State University. I began my professional counseling experience in 2013 while completing the required 3000 hours of traineeship and intership. I earned my license to practice independently in 2017. In addition I have completed training in Morivational Interviewing, Skills for Psycological Recovery and various trainings by experts in supporting diverse populations in recovery from trauma.