Alyssa Perez MA

Art Therapy Counseling Resident

Alyssa offers art therapy and counseling to adults facing a variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity,and interpersonal relationships. Additionally, Alyssa has a background in Applied Behavior Analysis and experience working with individuals who are neurodivergent.

Art therapy opens the door for communication that is not strictly reliant on verbal processing. This creative process and artwork help empower the whole person - the physical, mental, spiritual, and creative. Art therapy is also highly adaptable, and no prior art experience is required. Alyssa typically uses a combination of art therapy and talk therapy techniques.

Alyssa completed her Master’s in Art Therapy Counseling from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2025.

Personal and Professional Experience:

  • Master of Arts in Art Therapy Counseling from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2025

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2022

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2022

  • Art Enrichment Intern at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, 2021

  • Art Therapy Intern in the Ritenour School District, St. Louis, MO, 2023-2024

  • Experience as a Behavior Technician

Alyssa's regular hours for appointments ( in-person) are:

  • Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm

Payment Options:

  • Self Pay

  • BCBS/Anthem

To register to meet with Alyssa, click the Register button in the top-right corner.