Modern therapy in Texas & California to help you feel more like yourself again.
For individuals, couples, & high-achievers navigating anxiety, overthinking, trauma, relationship challenges, and disconnection who desire alignment & ease.
Alyssa Autterson, LPC-Associate, is an anxiety & trauma therapist who offers evidence-based care and a space for healing, clarity & meaningful change. Discover tools to get unstuck, calm your nervous system, process old wounds, strengthen your relationships, quiet your inner critic, and reconnect with what matters most.
Therapy for clients in Austin, Texas + virtually across the entire state of Texas & California.
Supporting Texas & California individuals & couples with anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief & loss, trauma, overthinking, self-esteem, perfectionism, and stress management.
“As you know, we worked together using EMDR through my trauma from the Texas flood, and I valued your approach. You were one of the most organized and well-structured counselors I’ve worked with. The flow of each session, the clarity of your process, and the consistency of your structure made a difference in my experience and progress. Your insightful guidance empowered me as a client.”
Professional Training & Background
Alyssa Autterson, MA, LPC-Associate, received her Bachelor of Arts in Cinematic Arts from The University of Southern California, Magna Cum Laude, and her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, Summa Cum Laude. Before her career in mental health, she worked as a television development executive at Hulu in Los Angeles.
For clinical training, she completed clinical practicum with over 900+ supervised hours at Capital Area Counseling, a community mental health agency in Austin, TX working with individuals & couples on high-acuity issues including mood disorders, personality disorders, perinatal/postpartum issues, PTSD, sexual trauma, emotional abuse, OCD, LGBTQIA+ identity issues, immigration challenges, substance use, grief, body image, intimacy issues, relationships, life changes, & women's issues.
Read more about me in my full bio here.
You live in Texas or California (and for in-person sessions: Austin!).
You’re successful on paper but feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck.
You can’t stop ruminating or overanalyzing your actions, reactions, or can’t seem to turn your brain off from worrying.
You feel like you should be happier than you are.
You’re navigating career stress, burnout, or imposter syndrome.
You struggle with control, perfectionism, self-criticism, or anxiety that traces back to past trauma or childhood wounds.
You seek to reconnect with yourself and discover more life purpose and fulfillment.
You want to improve your relationships but don’t know how to communicate without conflict.
You’re processing a big life transition: new marriage, a break-up, new parenthood, postpartum, career changes, or major family shifts, including grief & loss.
You grew up in a home where you had to take care of everyone else, or you had a family member or partner with navigating a mental health disorder such as Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, or severe depression.
You experienced emotional neglect or felt like your needs or emotions were “too much” or “not enough”.
You have difficulty expressing or regulating emotions like anger, sadness, or overwhelm.
You’re ready to stop feeling anxious and stressed, and want to start living with more clarity, balance, and ease.
Is This You? You’re Likely A Good Fit for Therapy at Aligned Therapy Collective if:
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Individual Counseling
Individual counseling is a one-on-one, nonjudgemental, confidential space for you to explore your emotions, share your challenges, and work towards creating more ease and alignment in your life. We utilized evidenced-based treatment plans to help inform your therapeutic journey of self-discovery and healing.
Providing therapy services in-person in Austin, Texas and all across Texas and Los Angeles, California virtually.
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Couples Counseling
Aligned Therapy Collective is an LGBTQIA+ affirming practice. We welcome all relationships, gender identities and expressions, and sexual orientations. In couples counseling, we’ll work together to increase communication styles, decrease conflict to help improve your relationships and create stronger foundations.
Providing couples counseling therapy services in-person in Austin, Texas and all across Texas and Los Angeles, California virtually!
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EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps people process and heal from traumatic memories and distressing experiences. It uses guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to reduce the emotional charge of painful memories. EMDR allows the brain to reprocess stuck or overwhelming experiences in a safe and supportive way. This therapy can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, grief, and other emotional difficulties. Many clients find that EMDR leads to lasting relief and a greater sense of calm and resilience.
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Career Counseling
With a passion for career changers and high-achievers, career counseling will focus on life design to find more balance in your life. Whether you’re seeking a career transition, overwhelmed with the demands of entrepreneurship, or experiencing corporate burnout - we’ll work to identify obstacles, reclaim centeredness, and help you discover a life worth living that aligns with your career goals and life purpose.
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Group Therapy
At Aligned Therapy Collective, we offer a women’s process group designed for women & women-identifying folks to explore and work through personal issues and emotions in a supportive, safe environment. The focus is fostering connections, self-discovery, emotional growth, and empowerment. Group therapy allows you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself while receiving emotional support from others with shared experiences to inspire hope and healing.
Realignment Starts Here
I believe my clients are the experts in their own lives. My goal is to collaborate with you on your goals without labeling or pathologizing. I consider the whole person: mind, body, spirit, culture. My aim is for therapy to be a nonjudgmental, relational space, so I bring myself into the room when helpful. My clients describe me as authentic, empathetic, affirmative, and creative. I use humor (when appropriate) and provide a direct, yet relational and nonjudgmental approach.
What Are You Really Like As a Therapist?
In my late 20s, my own anxiety could no longer be ignored. I started working with a supportive therapist who helped me gain tools to experience greater ease in my life. I aligned with my values and authenticity to find more life purpose, and this experience truly changed my life, confirming that becoming a therapist was the right career path for me. My passion stems from helping clients reach a place where they feel truly heard, valued, & important so they can find more balance and meaning in their lives and reclaim their authenticity.
Why Therapy?
My long-term goal is to build out a like-minded team of licensed supervisors, therapists, associates, and clinical intake specialists to expand our reach and help more clients align with their authenticity and discover their true life purpose. Eventually, the goal is to add somatic experiences and practioners such as yoga/movement, meditation, retreats, and more to the therapeutic offering.
Why “Collective”?
My approach is informed by the following evidence-based modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory, & Multicultural Counseling.
I’ve also received certified EMDRIA-approved training in Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma & anxiety.
I’m passionate about helping you align with your authentic self & explore what brings your life meaning.
What Treatment Modalities Do You Use?
Anxiety & Stress
Trauma & PTSD
Couples Counseling
Relationship Stress (Dating, Breakups, Trust Issues, Marriage/Premarital Counseling)
High-Functioning Anxiety & Perfectionism
Self-Worth
Creatives & Entrepreneurs
Career Counseling
Disordered Eating & Body Image Concerns
Relationship & Attachment Issues
Life Transitions (Premarital, Postpartum, Career Transitions)
Codependency Issues
LGBTQIA+ & Culturally Affirming Therapy
Emotional Abuse or Neglect in Childhood (Can look like intense pressure or covert/minimized abuse)
Grief & Identity Loss (Especially around change, caregiving, or illness)
Select Areas of Speciality
Alyssa Autterson, MA, LPC-Associate
Alyssa Autterson brings a unique perspective to psychotherapy, shaped by nearly a decade in the entertainment industry before earning her MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University (Summa Cum Laude). This blend of real-world experience and advanced clinical training enables her to gain a deep understanding of the stress, burnout, and misalignment that often arise in high-pressure careers, creative industries, and academic environments. She strives to create a therapeutic space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Alyssa specializes in working with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relationship stress & breakups, trauma, perfectionism, complex family dynamics, body image concerns, identity exploration, and major life transitions—including career changes, marriage, new parenthood, & emerging adulthood.
With a background in the arts and entertainment world, she also brings a deep passion for supporting creatives, entrepreneurs, and high-achieving professionals.
Alyssa’s work is rooted in values of inclusion and cultural humility. She is an affirming therapist and ally to clients who are racially or ethnically diverse, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, and from underrepresented faith backgrounds. Her goal is to help clients balance personal and professional demands while staying grounded in who they truly are.
Originally from Texas, Alyssa earned her BA from the University of Southern California (Magna Cum Laude) and is the founder of Aligned Therapy Collective. She takes a relational, holistic approach to therapy—collaborating with clients while honoring them as the experts in their own lives.
Her trauma-informed framework incorporates mind, body, and spirit, with a clinical foundation in EMDR, which she has been trained in through an EMDRIA-approved program.
Through evidence-based care, Alyssa helps clients reduce anxiety and overthinking, heal from past wounds, strengthen relationships, increase self-worth, and quiet the inner critic.
Align with your authentic self and discover a life of purpose at Aligned Therapy Collective. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to explore whether we’re a good fit!
For more information:
Visit my Psychology Today page!
Visit my TherapyDen page!
Visit my ThrivingCampus page!
Alyssa is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (#98429) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (#20194) supervised by Sarah Arnold LPC-S, and currently accepting new clients via Telehealth across Texas and California and in-person in North/Central Austin, Texas.
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