Hanan Counseling

Meet Alyssa Nicholson! One of our other amazing counselors at Hanan Counseling who is a LPC-A & a LCDC-I. She’s loves working with kids & has some great background with kids with special needs. She is also passionate about her work in addictions! She is ready to walk alongside people on their journey to healing! Here are some fun facts about Alyssa:

1. My first counseling related position was helping provide equine-assisted psychotherapy, which fit perfectly with my love of horses! It was awesome to be able to combine my two interests and see the great work that happens when your mind and body are both involved!
2. The first crochet project I ever finished was a sweater, and one arm is about 3 inches longer than the other.

At Hanan Counseling, you don’t have to navigate life alone.

We offer a safe, supportive space where healing, growth, and hope can begin. 🤍

Our counseling services may include:
• Anxiety & stress management
• Depression support
• Trauma & healing work
• Couples counseling
• Child & teen counseling
• Family counseling
• Life transitions & burnout
• Self-esteem & personal growth
• Emotional regulation & coping skills

No matter where you are in your journey, we are here to walk alongside you with compassion and care.

We have an amazing group of clinicians that are here to help navigate life with you.

🕊️ Healing starts with one step.
📍Now accepting new clients.

📸 : the amazing

✨ Now Welcoming New Clients ✨

Starting something new can feel overwhelming—but it can also be the beginning of real change, healing, and growth.

Alyssa believes everyone deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to do it alone.

Taking that first step toward counseling is a powerful act of courage—and she’s here to walk alongside you in the process. Call today to schedule a consult with her!

Hanan Counseling is excited to welcome another great girl to the practice! She comes with a wealth of knowledge in multiple different areas & we are so excited to have her on the team. She will be ready to see clients starting next week! Here is a little bit about Alyssa Nicholson:

Alyssa works with adolescents and adults navigating neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, and substance use concerns. She also specializes in working with autistic children and has a passion for supporting parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children.

Believing that the real agent of change is a supportive relationship, Alyssa integrates attachment-based, relational work with all ages. She helps clients understand patterns, build regulation skills, and develop ways of living that feel attainable. Her approach is trauma-informed and emphasizes autonomy, nervous system support, and connection.

Her background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) informs a strong understanding of behavior, while her current approach moves away from compliance-based models and instead focuses on the underlying “why” behind behavior. With children, she uses play-based approaches to support emotional expression, regulation, and connection, and works closely with parents to reduce meltdowns and improve daily routines. With adolescents and adults, she supports both deeper processing and the development of lasting coping skills.

Alyssa earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Christian University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences from Texas Tech University.

Her style is collaborative, intentional and grounded, with an emphasis on meaningful, lasting change. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, gardening, and baking.