THERAPIST

Haley Alvis, MS, Resident In Counseling, CSAC Supervisee

Haley Alvis is a compassionate and dedicated Resident in Counseling and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) Supervisee at Resilience. She works with individuals ages 5 and up, offering personalized, trauma-informed support tailored to each client’s unique needs. Haley earned her degree in Psychology with a minor in Addiction Prevention & Treatment from Old Dominion University and completed her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Longwood University, where she also served as treasurer of the counseling honor society, Chi Sigma Iota.

 Haley brings experience from private practice, community mental health, and case management, especially supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She’s passionate about helping clients work through a variety of concerns, including chronic health conditions, women’s health, grief, trauma, caregiver stress, substance use, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

 Outside of the therapy room, Haley is active in the field. She is serving on the Virginia Counselors Association’s Advocacy Committee and as secretary for the Virginia Association of Addiction Counselors. Haley’s also co-authoring a research paper on how childhood experiences can affect menopause and has presented on related topics at statewide conferences.

 In her work, Haley takes a holistic approach, using a mix of values-based work, art, play, and music to support healing and growth. Her goal is to create a calm, welcoming space where clients feel safe, heard, and supported every step of the way.