Alyssa Desroches, LCSW

(She/They)

Online Therapy

About Me

I’m a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming care. I support adults navigating complex trauma, ADHD, and autism, with a particular focus on neurodivergent individuals and creative professionals.

As a trained EMDR therapist, I integrate EMDR with somatic and art-informed approaches to help clients process difficult experiences, shift patterns that no longer serve them, and build greater nervous system regulation. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and deeply respectful of each client’s lived experience.

I offer online therapy to clients throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. My goal is to provide a supportive, affirming space where clients can work through what feels stuck, reconnect with themselves, and strengthen their capacity for resilience and meaningful change.

Education & Experience

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Development with a concentration in Psychology from Wheelock College in 2010, along with minors in Visual Art and Philosophy. I went on to receive my Master of Social Work from Boston College in 2012. I bring over 13 years of experience in roles including Mental Health Therapist, Supervisor, and Clinic Director.

My clinical background spans a range of settings, including community-based outreach counseling, in-home therapy, outpatient opioid use treatment, inpatient psychiatric care, intensive outpatient substance use disorder programs, and outpatient individual and group private practice.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

I am a member of the NASW, EMDRIA, and the chamber of commerce in my hometown.

Specialty Area

  • ADHD/Neurodiversity
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • LGBTQ+

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance