Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trusted Psychotherapy Services in Lemont, PA
Ayama Psychotherapy is a health-focused psychotherapy practice established in 2016, dedicated to integrating mindfulness with evidence-based practices. Our team of licensed psychologists, counselors, and social workers provides in-person and telehealth therapy for stress, anxiety, insomnia, and life transitions. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), LGBTQ+ affirming care, trauma recovery, and perinatal mental health.With expertise in addressing sleep disorders, ADHD, and chronic illness, our clinicians prioritize personalized treatment plans rooted in empathy and scientific rigor. We accept multiple insurance providers and offer flexible payment options to ensure accessible care. Our therapists bring decades of combined experience in academic, clinical, and private practice settings, emphasizing collaboration, skill-building, and long-term wellness.
Services
Psychotherapy
Insomnia Treatment
CBT-I
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Telehealth Services
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Established in 2016 with specialized insomnia and sleep disorder expertise
- Therapists trained in CBT-I, trauma recovery, and LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Accepts major insurance including Highmark, Aetna, and Geisinger
- Combines mindfulness with evidence-based cognitive-behavioral techniques
- Offers telehealth appointments for Central Pennsylvania residents
What people say
Expert insomnia specialists
LGBTQ+ affirming care
Evidence-based techniques
Flexible evening hours
Compassionate therapists
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services address stress, anxiety, and life transitions through evidence-based approaches. Therapists collaborate with clients to develop coping strategies and promote emotional wellness. Treatment integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices for lasting personal growth.
Insomnia Treatment
Specialized insomnia treatment using sleep data analysis and behavioral interventions. Our clinicians help clients establish predictable sleep patterns without medication through personalized sleep-wake scheduling and cognitive restructuring techniques.
CBT-I
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) addresses chronic sleep issues through structured programs. This gold-standard treatment combines sleep education, behavioral activation, and cognitive restructuring to improve sleep quality over 6-8 sessions.
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Affirming mental health services for LGBTQ+ individuals addressing identity exploration, trauma recovery, and minority stress. Therapists create safe spaces for clients to navigate gender transition, relationship concerns, and self-acceptance challenges.
Telehealth Services
Secure telehealth appointments provide accessible mental health care across Central Pennsylvania. Virtual sessions maintain therapeutic continuity for insomnia treatment, anxiety management, and general psychotherapy through HIPAA-compliant platforms.
People
Alissa S. Yamasaki
Licensed Psychologist, Owner
Dr. Yamasaki founded Ayama Psychotherapy in 2016 after 10+ years in private practice and academic settings. She specializes in mindfulness-based approaches for stress reduction and insomnia treatment, with training from Omega Institute and Hershey Sleep Research Center.
Sage Stevens
Licensed Social Worker
Sage Stevens provides trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+ clients and individuals with chronic illness. With crisis counseling experience and NAMI support group leadership, they integrate somatic and creative therapies under clinical supervision while pursuing full licensure.
Elana Szczesny
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Szczesny specializes in CBT-I and insomnia treatment with 8+ years of experience in health psychology. Formerly at Penn State CAPS, she combines bio-psycho-social approaches with telehealth accessibility for adult sleep disorder patients.
Han Wingate
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Han Wingate offers Jungian-informed therapy for life transitions and relationship concerns. With 16 years of clinical experience including Penn State's couples counseling, they integrate mindfulness and existential psychology for adult clients seeking personal growth.
Caitlin Chun-Kennedy
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Chun-Kennedy provides fertility counseling and reproductive mental health services. Her expertise includes trauma recovery and perinatal mental health, with research experience at Penn State's Center for Collegiate Mental Health and specialized fertility training.
Questions
What therapy options are available for insomnia?
We offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard treatment combining sleep education, behavioral activation, and cognitive restructuring for lasting results.
Do therapists accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Highmark, Aetna, Geisinger, Capital Blue Cross, UPMC, and Medicare. All therapists also accept private pay and FSA/HSA payments.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we provide secure telehealth sessions across Central Pennsylvania using HIPAA-compliant platforms for ongoing therapy and insomnia treatment.
What mental health specialties do you offer?
We specialize in insomnia treatment, LGBTQ+ affirming care, trauma recovery, perinatal mental health, ADHD management, and evidence-based approaches for anxiety and stress reduction.
How to schedule an appointment?
Visit our website to schedule online with available therapists, or contact us directly at 814-954-7607 for assistance with referrals and insurance verification.
What experience do clinicians have?
Our team includes psychologists with VA and university experience, trauma specialists with NAMI recognition, and CBT-I certified providers trained at leading sleep research institutions.
