Mrs Alisa Kamis-Brinda

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

“Struggling to manage strong emotions like anger or anxiety? Are your reactions causing problems in relationships? I can help you learn healthy ways to cope with anger and anxiety so that you can live a life that feels meaningful to you, without isolation, arguments, or addictive behaviors.”

About Me

Struggling with anger or anxiety that impacts your relationships? If these strong emotions lead to isolation or addictive patterns, I offer a supportive space. We can explore practical strategies to navigate these feelings, helping you find healthier ways to cope. My aim is to equip you with tools for a meaningful life, fostering connection and reducing arguments.

Approach

When intense feelings spill into relationships, I help you notice patterns that keep you stuck and try small, practical shifts that change how you respond. I work with adults in Philadelphia and online, meeting in English with an unhurried pace that balances focused talk, gentle mindfulness, and clear steps to practice between sessions. Sessions often include values-focused experiments, conflict skill-building, and slimmed-down homework so changes feel manageable rather than overwhelming. People wrestling with overwhelming worry, irritability, or addictive urges often find this steady, practical way of working helpful.

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Basic Information

Philadelphia, United States

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Skills Training
Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
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Works With:

Adults
Groups
Individuals
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.