Alisha

Mrs Alisha Sweyd

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“I specialize in couples work and trauma treatment. First responders and their families are a priority in our practice.”

About Me

I help couples navigate relationship challenges and heal from trauma. My practice prioritises first responders and their families, recognising their unique experiences. We work collaboratively to strengthen bonds and process difficult events. Sessions offer a safe space where every voice is heard, guiding you towards resilience. This helps you find clarity and build a way forward, together.

Approach

Growth comes through steady, practical sessions that balance close listening with concrete steps to rebuild connection and safety. In Pacific Grove and online, I hold a calm, focused rhythm—short check-ins, paced processing, and attention to how stress shows up between meetings in English. We practice clear communication exercises, simple grounding and small experiments that reduce reactivity, repair ruptures and strengthen problem-solving. Those juggling emergency work and relationships often find this steady, hands-on way helps them move forward together.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Marriage and Family Therapist

Qualifications

Brandman University

Service Areas

Restoration First Responder Center

In-person & Online

Pacific Grove, California

United States