Alyssa “Petersen” Domel, LPC, LPC-MH, LMHC
Therapist in South Dakota
Alyssa Petersen Domel is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship or family concerns.
- Licensed inSouth Dakota, Iowa, Utah, Maine, Nebraska
- LicenseLPC-MH30589, 109488, 12552713-6004, CC6781, 4541
- NPI 1336714039
- Experience9+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Alyssa
Alyssa Petersen Domel is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship or family concerns. She uses straightforward, compassionate care to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Her approach aims to make day-to-day life more manageable and meaningful.
Alyssa has nine years of counseling experience and holds LPC, LPC-MH, and LMHC credentials. She practices in South Dakota and works with adults and adolescents addressing a wide range of issues, including grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and major life changes.
Background and approach
She also focuses on challenges like abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, and communication problems. In sessions she draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered work to build a trusting relationship. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to help people change patterns that cause pain.
The Gottman Method is part of her toolkit for relationship concerns. Alyssa aims for practical, doable steps in therapy. Sessions often include talking through recent events, practicing new skills, and setting small goals between meetings.
She supports clients who are also coping with substance use, forgiveness work, guilt and shame, infidelity, jealousy, or questions about life purpose. People looking to begin therapy complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Alyssa offers multiple online formats so people can choose what fits their routine and needs.
Credentials
- LPC (South Dakota)
- License LPC-MH30589 · expires November 2026
- LMHC (Iowa)
- License 109488 · expires September 2026
- LCMHC (Utah)
- License 12552713-6004 · expires September 2026
- LCPC (Maine)
- License CC6781 · expires July 2026
- LIMHP (Nebraska)
- License 4541 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1336714039 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Alyssa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alyssa names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and skills-focused therapy work online
Alyssa uses attachment-based principles to help people notice patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current needs. This approach focuses on building a steadier, more responsive connection in therapy and supports work on abandonment or attachment issues.She also uses client-centered therapy which centers the person's experience and priorities. That means sessions start with what matters most to the client and move at their pace while the therapist listens and reflects. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk about options, try techniques, and adjust plans based on the client's goals and preferences. Many people try a mix of methods to find what fits.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face without travel, phone sessions can fit into short breaks or avoid the camera, and live chat or text-based messaging make quick check-ins and ongoing support easier to fit into a busy day. These formats make it simpler to keep regular appointments and continue progress from wherever is most convenient.
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Frequently asked
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and relationship or family problems among other issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
The work is collaborative and person-centered, drawing on attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior strategies when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alyssa has nine years of counseling experience supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC, LPC-MH, and LMHC credentials and practices in South Dakota.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Appointments are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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