Alyssa Budinock, MHC-LP

Hi, I’m Alyssa. I work liminal spaces in relationships, grief, and transitions. I have particular experiences in adopted-related experiences and family of origin wounds that shape the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us. My work is rooted in the understanding that unresolved pain often lives not only in our thoughts, but also in our relationships, nervous systems, and bodies.

I work at the intersection of loss, identity, and attachment — supporting clients navigating complex experiences from trauma, grief, adoption, burnout, and the emotional weight that can come with constantly holding it all together. My approach is grounded, direct, and depth-oriented. I help clients explore painful experiences with curiosity and compassion while building the tools needed to feel more connected, regulated, and anchored within themselves.

My work draws from trauma-informed, relational, and somatic approaches rooted in the belief that healing happens within safe, attuned relationships. Together, we work to better understand patterns of protection and disconnection, process difficult emotions, and create space for a more authentic and sustainable way of living and relating.

With training in yoga and end-of-life care, I bring steadiness and presence to some of life’s most tender and overwhelming experiences. I integrate the mind-body connection with a nuanced understanding of grief, attachment, and relational trauma, honoring the reality that healing is rarely linear.

For adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive family members, I offer adoption-competent care that acknowledges the layered and lifelong impact adoption can have on identity, belonging, attachment, and loss. I aim to create space for the parts of your story that may have gone unseen, unspoken, or misunderstood for years.