Discover your innate capacity to heal.

Goal oriented, attachment based, somatic therapy and EMDR for those navigating relationship struggles, anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt. Serving individuals in Illinois and Washington state.

Struggling in your relationships?

You second-guess yourself constantly, feel responsible for others’ emotions, and struggle to speak up for your own needs. You long for connection but often lose yourself in the process.

Grew Up With an Emotionally Immature Parent?

Maybe a parent was critical, unpredictable, or made everything about them. Now, you struggle with boundaries, guilt, or trusting your own feelings.

Constantly achieving, but still questioning your worth?

You look put together but feel anxious, burned out, and like you’ll never quite be enough. You’re respected for how capable you are, but you’re tired of carrying so much alone.

Recently Experienced a Trauma or Loss?

Whether it’s a breakup, accident, illness, or unexpected change— you’re having a hard time moving forward. EMDR can help you process the experience and feel more grounded again.


Beginning therapy can feel daunting, as well as choosing a therapist that feels right for you.


Meet Alissa Mazzenga, LCPC, LMHC

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Alissa Mazzenga is a psychotherapist trained in relationally psychodynamic, attachment based, and trauma oriented approaches to healing, including advanced training in EMDR. Alissa holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.

She practices with a warm, relational style, that allows a client to feel known and authentically empowered.


The name, "Ver," is derived from the Spanish verb meaning "to see" and the Latin root for truth, reflecting a commitment to helping you see and embrace your own truth.


Primary Offerings

Individual Therapy

Weekly or biweekly therapy for insight, healing, and growth. A warm, relational space to explore what’s no longer working and reconnect with who you really are.

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Individual Therapy + EMDR

A powerful, integrative therapy to help process trauma, anxiety, or overwhelming experiences. Especially helpful when traditional talk therapy hasn’t brought relief.

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EMDR Intensives

Extended format EMDR sessions, for 3-4 hours at a time, for those who want focused support over a shorter timeframe. Designed to go deeper, sooner.

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How to get started

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Schedule a Consultation

Take the first step with a 15 minute call to meet Alissa, ask any questions, and explore whether Ver Therapy is a good fit you.

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Outline Your Goals

In your first few sessions, you and your therapist will articulate what is getting in your way, and identify measurable markers of personal progress.

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Start Healing

Weekly sessions with Alissa are devoted to reaching your objectives so that you can move forward with your life.