Alyssa joined the UC San Diego Health Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research in 2017 and currently serves as a Senior Admissions Clinician and Clinical Supervisor for the Adult Program. Alyssa earned her B.A. in Psychology from San Francisco State University and her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of San Diego. During her undergraduate studies, Alyssa worked in a residential facility in San Francisco supporting children with emotional and behavioral challenges. While completing her graduate training, she interned at New Vistas Crisis Center in downtown San Diego, where she conducted behavioral health assessments and provided individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and case management services for adults in acute psychiatric distress. In her current role, Alyssa works closely with adults seeking treatment for eating disorders. She is well-versed in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and draws on these approaches when supporting patients as they navigate entering treatment. Alyssa completes phone screenings, collaborates with outpatient providers, and conducts comprehensive assessments prior to admission. She is passionate about helping individuals access evidenced based care and feels honored to support patients as they begin their journey to recovery.