Alyssa Battaglia
Intake Coordinator
Hi! I’m Alyssa, a McMaster University student completing my Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Human Behaviour, alongside a Rehabilitation Science certification through Mohawk College.
Over the past two years, I’ve worked closely alongside children with diverse neurophysiological disabilities, improving their quality of life by strengthening communication skills and supporting behavioural and emotional regulation. Seeing the positive impact on each child’s life further confirmed my passion for helping people.
I’m excited to continue building on that neurophysiological foundation at Rebound and expand my work through a broader mental health lens in a space rooted in compassionate, client-centered care.
Have you been debating starting therapy but have put it off for one reason or another? Has something recently happened and you’re looking for help right away? Feeling overwhelmed with the endless choices and options for therapists and therapeutic treatment options? Therapy takes effort, but getting started shouldn’t have to. With flexible bookings, a quick matching process, and a down-to-earth, welcoming approach, our mission is to make getting started with therapy, easy.
I’m here to help you find the right therapist, to get started on your journey to Bounce Back.
Meeting with me!
Meeting with me feels open and comfortable. Being approachable is something I value deeply, and I create a space where clients can be themselves without pressure or judgment. Clients leave feeling heard, supported and at ease.
What happens in a consultation?!
We’ll start by determining what you’d like to work on in therapy and what’s brought you here! We just need a general idea of the topics for exploration and areas you’d like to focus on in therapy.
We’ll chat a bit about your day-to-day life, what you do and who you are. Finding the right therapist includes finding the right personality fit, so don’t be scared to let your personality shine!
Whether you’ve been to therapy before or this is your first time, if you have any preferences about what type of therapist you want or what you might be specifically looking for, we’ll take note. No idea what you want or need? Don’t worry! No preferences required 🙂
We’ll spend some time discussing the practical aspects of therapy such as your availability, booking information and of course financial aspects of therapy such as prices, payments & benefits coverage.
Last but certainly not least, the consultation offers an opportunity for you to ask us any questions you may have about virtual/telephone therapy at Rebound, the process of getting started or anything you’re uncertain of!
Q&A just for fun
Q: Dogs or Cats?
A: Dogs
Q: Guilty Pleasure?
A: Ice Cream
Q: Favourite Season?
A: Be the reason someone smiled today!
Q: Favourite Saying?
A: “Make a difference in someone’s life today”. I say it everyday to my kids when I drop them off at school.
Q: Biggest Pet Peeve
A: Dry texters
Q: Ideal Vacation?
A: Italy Trip
Q: Hobbies?
A: Yoga, Pilates, Spending time with my dog, Cooking, Trying new cafes
Q: Big Dreams?
A: To travel the world and continue seeing out my passion for helping people.
You don't have to have it all figured out to move forward
Interested in starting therapy?
As your intake coordinator, I provide a comfortable, judgement-free space to help you find the best therapist for you. When you’re ready, I invite individuals from all walks of life to reach out for a free consultation and begin your journey to Bounce Back.
