Alayna West

Hi there! My name is Alayna and I am a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) at Simply Teens Outpatient. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia and went on to earn my Masters of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of South Dakota. I have prior professional experience working for a community mental health agency in South Dakota and I began my journey working with Simply Teens after moving to North Carolina. 

I work with individuals who have experienced trauma and are navigating symptoms of anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with adolescents and families and I am also passionate about working with neurodivergent clients. I am proudly affirming of all identities. I view every client as a unique individual that is the expert of their own life and treat them as such. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), person-centered approaches, mindfulness, trauma-informed techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches with my clients. We will work together to address what challenges have brought you to therapy and what best fits your individual needs for growth, insight, and change. I am committed to providing a therapeutic environment that facilitates these, as well as fostering a space for you to feel safe processing your thoughts, feelings, and situations.  

I’d love to meet with you and see if we are a good fit for your journey!

“Trust that this is vital terrain” – Dr. Ross Ellenhorn