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Alayna Bryant

Practical, values-driven therapy for behavioral health

LPC Mississippi

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Alayna

Alayna Bryant is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on behavioral health and co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns, drawing on a range of evidence-based methods to respond to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, and she aims to help clients pursue personal goals and improve overall quality of life. Alayna blends person-centered principles with cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment methods, dialectical behavior techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices to create individualized treatment plans.

She helps people address mood difficulties, anxiety, relationship struggles, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, identity questions, career or parenting stresses, and other life transitions. Her approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns, developing healthier habits, and discovering a sense of purpose and connection.

Clients can expect a collaborative, adaptable style that balances practical skills with values-based work. Alayna seeks to cultivate an affirming space where individuals can process experiences, reduce shame or self-blame, and practice sustainable changes that support daily functioning and well-being.

Integrating evidence-based approaches for online care

Alayna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to take committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings, which can help with motivation, coping with life changes, and managing chronic struggles.

Determining which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. She collaborates with clients to assess their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, then adapts methods over time so that interventions remain relevant and practical. Clients participate in shaping their treatment plan and in learning skills that align with their values and circumstances.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These formats make it possible to practice skills between sessions, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care when in-person visits are not feasible, while still working with licensed professionals who tailor interventions to individual situations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Her practice focuses on behavioral health and co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, mood problems, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, and other life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, person-centered stance and integrates evidence-based techniques such as CBT, ACT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to tailor treatment to each client's needs.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Alayna has 15 years of counseling experience working with adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds and has focused on behavioral health and co-occurring conditions throughout her career.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Mississippi with the credential notation MS LPC 2108 provided for reference.
Can she work with clients who are located outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients from other locations.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees structured for her services?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English