Alyssa “Lia” Mancao, LCSW

Alyssa “Lia” Mancao is a licensed mental health therapist and a group practice owner located in Sherman Oaks, California. In addition to her work as a therapist, she is a writer and corporate wellness speaker. She received her bachelor’s in sociology from Cal Poly Pomona and her master’s in social work from the University of Southern California. Her approach to healing includes both Eastern and Western influences as her practice offers reiki energy healing, recognizing that both the mind and body are connected in healing. Lia is also an immigrant from the Philippines and therefore is passionate about discussing the intersection of culture and mental health, and works with her community to address the common goal of healing from generational trauma.