Allyssa Adams
She/Her
About Allyssa
Allyssa (she/her) is dedicated to person-centered therapy and will meet you where you are in life. Allyssa sees her clients as whole individuals who deserve to live out loud and without fear or shame. Her goal is to assist you in developing the most authentic communication with yourself, your loved ones, and the world — inside and outside of your relationships.
Allyssa is passionate about the intersection of the mind and the body when it comes to self- expression. She incorporates existential therapy tools and somatic awareness techniques into her therapy sessions to foster genuine, long-lasting self-confidence. Allyssa specializes in working with alternative relationship practices, including non-monogamy and kink, as well as personality/mood disorders, eating disorders, and neurodivergence in therapeutic/clinical settings. Allyssa believes that it is necessary to depend on others for what you need, want, and desire. Her philosophy is that humans are built to depend on each other and that the marks/stories we leave with each other are sacred.
Therapeutic Approach
Allyssa integrates sex-positive and trauma-informed care through a social justice lens, recognizing how systemic oppression impacts mental health. She uses a combination of Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients heal from trauma while embracing their full identities.
Education & Training
- SWC: Social Work Candidate, State of Colorado
- Master of Social Work – University of Denver
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology – University of Colorado, Boulder
- AASECT Certified Sex Therapy® Training – In Progress
- Trauma-Informed Care Certified
- Sexual Health Alliance Advanced Training in Alternative Relationship Dynamics/Kink
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certified
- Systemic Therapeutic Assessment Resources and Treatment (START) Certified
- Structured Analysis Family Assessment (SAFE) Certified
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Counseling Certified – Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Experience
- Specialized training and experience working with polyamorous and kink communities
- Experience providing sex and relationship therapy
- Experience working with relationship issues, infidelity, and sexual abuse
- Extensive experience with queer/LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities
- Trained in non-violent crisis interventions and suicide prevention
- Specialized training and experience working with personality and mood disorders
- Specialized training and experience working with complex trauma
- Specialized training in sexual and reproductive health, including sexually pregnancy loss or termination
- Experience in community mental health settings and case management
Ready to Start Your Journey with Allyssa?
Take the first step toward wellness with a free consultation. We’re here to listen, understand your unique needs, and explore how our therapeutic approach can support your path to greater well-being and resilience.
✓ Free 15-minute consultation call
✓ Personalized treatment planning
✓ Compassionate, evidence-based care