Alyssa Graye is a Board-certified Creative Arts Therapist with specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Northeastern University and followed with her Masters in Professional Studies from Pratt Institute in Art Therapy and Creativity Development. She brings a unique blend of evidence-based practices and expressive arts interventions to support healing and growth across diverse populations. 

Alyssa’s therapeutic approach centers on the transformative power of creative expression, recognizing that art serves as a universal language that transcends traditional verbal communication. She believes that engaging in artistic expression requires no formal training or inherent talent-it is a natural, safe pathway for processing emotions, experiences, and trauma. 

With over 15 years of experience, she has developed expertise in working with children, adolescents, and adults facing various challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and developmental concerns. This includes experience in diverse settings, each contributing to a comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed care and therapeutic intervention. Her experience includes working with children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, a special education school for ages 5-18 with diverse learning needs and emotional challenges, a domestic violence shelter, and a child advocacy center specialized in trauma-focused interventions for youth survivors of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and problematic sexual behaviors, collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to support investigation, advocacy and healing. 

Alyssa’s therapeutic philosophy emphasizes creating a safe, culturally responsive environment where clients can explore their experiences and emotions through creative expression. Whether working with children processing complex trauma, teenagers navigating identity and emotional challenges, or adults seeking personal growth and healing, she tailors her approach to meet client’s unique needs and goals.