Alayna West, 

Alayna West is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) who is passionate about helping teens and adults feel understood, supported, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Missouri and later completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of South Dakota. Prior to relocating to North Carolina, Alayna gained experience working within a community mental health setting, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Alayna works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, PTSD, life transitions, ADHD, Autism Level 1, impulse control, and relationship or family stressors. She has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals and is committed to providing an affirming, inclusive environment where clients feel safe being fully themselves. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply person-centered, recognizing that each individual brings their own strengths, experiences, and goals into the therapy process.

Drawing from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based strategies, EMDR, trauma-informed care, and attachment-focused approaches, Alayna tailors treatment to meet the unique needs of each client. She values creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and compassion while helping clients develop practical tools for emotional regulation, self-understanding, communication, and healing.

Alayna strives to create a space where clients can process difficult experiences, build resilience, and move toward meaningful and lasting change. She believes therapy should feel supportive, empowering, and individualized, and she considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients throughout their journey toward growth and wellness.