Alyssa Hardesty, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 4 years in practice

Alyssa Hardesty is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW20950 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1427605252 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Alyssa

Alyssa Hardesty is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and depression. She speaks plainly and offers a respectful, compassionate space for people who are nervous about starting therapy. She acknowledges that taking the first step takes courage and aims to meet clients where they are.

With four years of professional experience, Alyssa focuses on practical conversation and workable goals.

Background and approach

She adapts sessions to the person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all script. That can mean talking through immediate coping skills, building confidence, or planning next steps for a relationship concern. She works with a wide range of life challenges like grief, parenting stress, career pressures, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related struggles.

Additional areas she addresses include abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and feeling isolated. These topics are handled with attention to the person’s pace and priorities. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented.

Alyssa tailors the frequency and focus to what the client wants to accomplish. She explains options clearly and helps people choose short-term goals or longer-term work. People who prefer flexible ways to meet can connect using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Scheduling is done through an initial matching and appointment process so people can begin in a way that fits their life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alyssa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Alyssa uses evidence-based techniques that emphasize skills, short-term problem solving, and clear goals. One approach focuses on building coping skills and practical tools for anxiety and stress so people can notice immediate relief and practice new behaviors between sessions. Another approach centers on improving communication and self-esteem, helping people rehearse conversations, set boundaries, and grow confidence in real-life situations.

Choosing which methods to use is a collaborative process. Alyssa will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then suggest approaches to try. She adjusts plans based on what works and what doesn’t, keeping the client involved in decisions about pace and focus.

Online therapy offers flexibility that fits busy lives. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversations when a fuller exchange is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins, brief coaching, or a way to follow up between appointments. These options make it simpler to keep regular work toward goals without long commutes or scheduling hurdles.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Alyssa focus on?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem, grief, parenting and career worries among other life challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is conversational and practical, with tailored plans and clear steps to address immediate needs and longer-term goals.

What is her clinical background?

She has four years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of concerns and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Florida LCSW and practices from Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

People can meet by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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