Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dr. Alyssa Faro?

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive training and leadership experience in evidence-based OCD and anxiety treatment. I formerly served as the Clinical Director at McLean Hospital’s OCD Institute for Children and Adolescents (ODCI Jr.) and currently remain on faculty at Harvard Medical School.

What conditions do you treat?

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Anxiety Disorders

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

    • Social Anxiety Disorder

    • Specific Phobias

    • Panic Disorder

    • Separation Anxiety Disorder

    • Health Anxiety

    • Performance Anxiety

    • School Avoidance

  • Adjustment Disorder

  • Stress management

  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

  • Compulsive Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania)

  • Hoarding

  • Co-occurring issues such as depression, perfectionism and related issues across the lifespan

  • Parenting-related concerns

What type of therapy do you use?

My practice emphasizes evidence-based interventions such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) model for supporting parents.

Do you offer telehealth, and where are you licensed?

Yes. I offer secure virtual therapy for clients in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, as well as through PSYPACT in participating states.

Do you accept insurance?

Sessions are out-of-network. I provides superbills for reimbursement and can accept HSA/FSA payments. I also offers some sliding scale sessions to clients in need.

Who do you work with?

I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families seeking support for OCD, anxiety, parenting challenges, and related concerns.

What does “concierge-style care” mean in therapy?

Concierge care is a model of mental health services where the focus is on providing greater access, more personalized attention, flexibility, and deeper involvement from the therapist. It often involves fewer clients per clinician, longer sessions, flexibility in scheduling (including evenings, early morning, and occasional weekend availability for immediate issues, and the flexibility to offer extra support between sessions as needed.

How is concierge psychological care different from “traditional” therapy?

Some key differences include:

  • Flexible session length: Throughout treatment you might find you need more or even less time per session. Treatment is shaped to meet your needs, when you need it. This might mean scheduling a longer session on a difficult week, or adding a few briefer check-ins when something has come up. Concierge-level care offers the flexibility to adapt to your needs.

  • Scheduling flexibility: Personalized care means more options for times, locations (virtual, or even in the community), and faster appointment availability. Dr. Faro is PSYPACT authorized, which means even when you travel within the U.S., she can still see you for virtual services in 45 of the 50 states.

  • Continuity & availability: Easier access to Dr. Faro between sessions for urgent concerns or check-ins.

  • Customized treatment: Treatment plans are more tailored to the individual and when needed Dr. Faro will collaborate closely with other providers.

Who is concierge care best for?

Concierge care is for anyone, but it’s especially helpful for people who:

  • Feel constrained by the limitations of standard therapy (short sessions, long wait times)

  • Need more flexible scheduling (busy professionals, caregivers, etc.)

  • Want deeper, ongoing support, not just occasional check-ins

  • Are managing complex or overlapping mental health, emotional, or life-stress issues

  • Value a closer partnership and continuity with their therapist

What kind of access do I get between sessions?

Concierge-style care offers more availability for check-ins between scheduled weekly sessions for time-sensitive support. This is meant to help maintain continuity, reduce distress, or support you in applying therapeutic tools in real life. While concierge-style care does not entail 24/7 access to Dr. Faro, she is able to respond to you within a 24-hour window and offer availability for check-ins outside of standard 9-5 business hours. If you are interested in concierge-style care, please ask Dr. Faro for more information.

How can I get started?

Please contact me to schedule a free 10-minute consultation to review goals, process, availability, and fees.

Do you offer professional consultation or supervision?

Yes! I love training other clinicians and provide clinical consultation and training for therapists seeking support with ERP, CBT, ACT, and OCD/anxiety treatment.

This FAQ is for informational purposes and does not replace professional advice. If you are in crisis, please call 988 or your nearest emergency services.