Alyson Smoyer

Alyson Smoyer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit (LMHC-LP) who brings warmth, curiosity, and genuine care to her work with children and adolescents. With a Master of Mental Health Counseling degree from Le Moyne College and over a year of clinical experience, Alyson specializes in supporting young people navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-esteem challenges, emotional regulation, and stress management. She is passionate about helping children build a strong foundation of self-confidence, emotional awareness, and resilience so they can grow into their authentic selves with the tools they need to thrive.

Alyson's therapeutic approach centers on creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted for who they are. Drawing from person-centered, strengths-based, and family systems frameworks, she integrates evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Alyson tailors her methods to each client's unique needs, developmental level, and goals, believing that every person possesses inherent strengths and the capacity for growth. What she finds most rewarding is witnessing clients gain confidence in themselves and recognize their capability to handle challenges that once felt overwhelming.

Outside of her clinical work, Alyson enjoys traveling, reading, golfing, and exploring creative and arts-related activities. She was drawn to the counseling field by her love of connecting with people and learning about their experiences, wanting a career where she could build meaningful relationships while helping others feel truly supported. When she's not in session, Alyson can be found spending time with her unique family of two cats and an axolotl.