Private Practice 101: Create Your Own Practice

Alyse November, PhD, LCSW obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University, N.Y., and her PhD in Clinical Sexology from IICS. She is credentialed by the Academy of Certified Social Workers.

Alyse is the founder of Different Like Me, a company with a staff of over 30 professionals providing psychotherapy, psychoeducational testing and cognitive rehabilitation. As a licensed clinical social worker, Alyse provides psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan. A substantial portion of her practice has focused on addressing challenges faced by adults, seniors, families and children ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, personality disorders, TBI, aging, chronic illness, divorce, trans-care, relationships, parenting, and special needs to end of life issues, dementia, caregiving, educational challenges, anxiety, and depression. Her PhD dissertation focused on sexual challenges and dementia.

Alyse is:

• Certified in EMDR, Brainspotting and transgender care
• a published author and a national speaker and presenter
• awarded 2022 Social Worker of the Year: National Association of Social Workers
• a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, parenting coordinator and a collaboratively trained facilitator
• the Palm Beach Chapter President/Chair for the National Association of Social Workers
• is on the board of Florida’s Voice on Developmental Disabilities and National Association of Divorce Professionals