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A benefit I did not anticipate I would appreciate so much are the continuing education training offered on a regular basis. They are excellent and accessible.

DallasPsyD2017
AHW
How and when did you first get involved with A Home Within, and why were you drawn to it?
Alyssa

I first got involved with A Home Within after learning about it from some other mental health professionals in my city as I was just getting my private practice up and running. I knew that a value of mine was to make long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy accessible to a subset of my patients who had financial limitations, and I loved the idea of doing this with a family who had adopted a child and was looking for a consistent mental health care provider for the long-term.

AHW
What would you say to someone considering volunteering with and/or donating to A Home Within?
Alyssa

A benefit I did not anticipate I would appreciate so much are the continuing education training offered on a regular basis. They are excellent and accessible. I have valued them very much!

AHW
As you know, we are celebrating both the inspiring history and promising future of A Home Within. Where do you hope to see A Home Within headed in the future? What would you like to see happen?
Alyssa

This might already be happening so forgive me if I’ve missed it, but I’d love to see group therapy offered for kiddos and parents by providers.

AHW
What is the most special part about A Home Within to you?
Alyssa

The long term relationship I’ve had the opportunity to develop with my client and her family.

AHW
What are some other projects and/or accomplishments outside of your volunteer work with A Home Within you are most proud of?
Alyssa

I’ve been hosting a grief support group for six years. The experience of bearing witness to those who are in the throes of grief has been one of the most rewarding opportunities of my career thus far. Observing the endurance, compassion, and shared kindness of the group members has given me hope in humanity.

At a Glance

A Home Within’s community includes nearly 500 therapists in 20 chapters across 10 states.
Dozens of free consultation groups and continuing education events are offered each year.
This year, over 150 therapists nationwide became volunteers, leading to a 25% increase in our network!