Welcome - we’re so glad you’re here
Whatever brought you here—whether it’s a recent life transition, relationship stress, lingering self-doubt, or a feeling that something just isn’t working—please know this: you don’t have to figure it out alone.
At Neighborhood Therapy, you’re not just another client or a “case.” You’re a whole person with a story, emotions, and experiences that deserve care and attention. We’re here to meet you where you are—with compassion, curiosity, and zero judgment.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical. It can be warm, collaborative, and deeply human. Whether you’re new to therapy or returning to it, you’re welcome here—and you don’t have to have everything “figured out” to begin.
Human first, therapist second.
Alyza McMillin I M.Ed. I LPCC
Before anything else, I’m a human—someone who knows what it’s like to face loss, uncertainty, and the messy in-betweens of life. My relationships with clients are rooted in realness, warmth, and mutual respect. While therapy is grounded in science, I don’t believe it has to feel clinical. Healing happens in connection, not in cold, distant spaces. I bring empathy, humor, and humanity into the therapy room—creating a space where you can show up as you are, without pretense.
My journey to therapy
I grew up knowing I wanted to be a therapist, but my journey to this career took unexpected turns. While studying psychology in undergrad, I experienced a profound loss in my family that shaped my perspective on grief, resilience, and the systems we rely on for support.
After completing my degree, I worked on the litigation team at Everytown for Gun Safety in New York City, driven by a desire to protect others from trauma through legal advocacy. It was there that I learned the importance of addressing systemic issues while also witnessing the necessity of individual healing.
During this time, I came to understand that while we can’t control everything around us, we always have the power to shape our internal worlds.
That realization inspired me to return to psychology, earn my master’s degree, and dedicate my career to helping others navigate life’s challenges. My professional journey has also included crisis counseling for immigrant survivors of domestic violence and work with individuals processing grief and bereavement. Now, as a licensed professional clinical counselor serving clients in Ohio and Texas, I specialize in helping young adults create healthy relationships and fulfilling lives.
Therapy, to me, is both an art and a science—a collaborative process where your inner wisdom meets evidence-based tools. I believe therapy should be productive and healing, but it doesn’t have to feel clinical or impersonal. At its best, therapy feels like a meaningful conversation: one where you feel seen, challenged, supported, and invited to grow.
I show up with empathy, curiosity, and a deep respect for your lived experience—but I’m not afraid to gently push back or invite you to take an honest look at patterns that might be holding you back. Part of the work is learning to face ourselves, including our pain, our strengths, and our own blind spots, with compassion and courage. That’s where real change begins.
My work is trauma-informed and grounded in the belief that safety, trust, and connection are essential to healing. I’m trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and integrate trauma therapy into all of my work—whether or not we’re directly targeting past trauma. I also draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindful Self-Compassion, helping clients develop a kinder, more empowered relationship with themselves as they move toward the life they want.
At the core of it all is our relationship. Therapy works best when it feels real—and when you feel like you can show up as your full self, even on the hard days.
