About Alyssa CD(DONA), NCS
Alyssa is a dedicated and compassionate certified doula with a profound passion for supporting families through pivotal moments in their lives. With over 16 years of experience as a parent herself and nurturing countless children as a newborn care specialist, Alyssa brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges and joys that come with birthing and raising children. This extensive experience allows her to offer a comprehensive and empathetic approach to pregnancy, birth & newborn care. She earned the title of Certified Labor Doula through DONA International, which brings a higher level of expertise and professionalism to her work.
Alyssa offers more than just doula support--she is also a skilled parental coach, guiding families through the transition into and early years of parenthood with personalized advice and emotional support. Alyssa helps parents get more sleep without painful and damaging cry it out methods! She also helps parents feel joy from their relationship with the babies/toddlers without walking on eggshells trying to appease their kids! You can have a happy, healthy relationship with your child without sacrificing boundaries or mental health (yours nor your child’s!)
Her bachelor’s degree in psychology, coupled with years of practical experience, allows her to take a holistic and well-rounded approach to family dynamics, offering both expert care during the birth process and ongoing support for families as they grow.
Alyssa is known for her genuine love for babies and her ability to create supportive, nurturing spaces that foster growth and well-being. Whether you're expecting, adjusting to life with a newborn, or seeking ongoing support as a parent, Alyssa is here to guide you through every step of the journey with warmth, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to your family's needs.
Compassionate care you can rely on!
This isn’t just a business—it’s a reflection of what we believe in. We’re here to transform the fears and anxiety around childbirth and new parenthood into empowering moments and memories you cherish for a lifetime!
Coaching that delivers!
Alyssa is a Newborn Care Specialist who helps new parents get more sleep without cry-it-out methods that can damage attachment!
I help new parents have the best relationship with their babies/toddlers without giving up boundaries nor sacrificing mental health!
Care throughout Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum.
Alyssa is dedicated to providing compassionate, knowledgeable, and safety-focused care for families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Her journey as a labor doula began with training through DONA International—the gold standard in doula education—ensuring she brings evidence-based, client-centered support to every birthing person she serves. She then completed a rigorous certification process, which includes more comprehensive training, adhering to specific professional standards, ethical guidelines, and commitment to ongoing education. Certified Doulas have a wealth of experience, having attended many births with diverse families and situations to allow her to offer tailored support that meets your unique needs and preferences and navigate challenges with confidence. Alyssa's background in psychology, with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Phoenix, strengthens her ability to offer emotional support, trauma-informed care, and mental health awareness to new parents navigating the challenges of birth and early parenthood.
Beyond birth work and parental coaching, Alyssa's additional certifications and experiences enhance her ability to create a safe, informed, and prepared environment for families as they welcome a new baby. Her certification as a Newborn Care Specialist puts parents at ease as they know their baby is in the most capable hands during “night nurse” shifts or providing in-home postpartum care. Her Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification and Stop the Bleed training, both obtained in 2023, equip her with the skills to respond effectively in emergencies. Alyssa maintains her Infant, Child & Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED certification (last renewed in July 2025), ensuring she's always prepared to handle urgent medical situations. Her role as a volunteer support group leader for Postpartum Support VA as well as her advocacy work with the DC Rape Crisis Center since 2020 reflect a deep commitment to supporting families through all aspects of their journey, including trauma recovery and postpartum mental health. She additionally is Mental Health First Aid certified. Whether providing birth support, newborn care, or emotional guidance, Alyssa brings a comprehensive skill set rooted in safety, compassion, and expertise.
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Certified Labor Doula -DONA International
Certified Community Doula -Virginia State
Certified Newborn Care Specialist
Spinning Babies Class
CPR/BLS current for all ages
Mental Health First Aid certificate
Newborn Safe Sleep certificate
Stop the Bleed certificate
CERT (community emergency response team) with Fairfax County, VA
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We accept all major credit and debit cards, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, Direct Deposit, HSA/FSA payments.
We are a preferred provider for Carrot Fertility meaning we are already approved with no additional steps needed, pay us, get your receipt, submit to Carrot and receive your full reimbursement!
We also accept payment plans on all of our services so you can get the help your family needs and pay it over time without interest!
We are the only in-network Doula with Tricare in the area!
Finally, we accept Pomelo, many insurance plans like Anthem, Aetna, United Healthcare, and DC Medicaid.
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Pregnant persons of all cultures, ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations are welcomed, respected and supported!
We specialize in helping folks with a trauma history.
We specialize in newborn care and building routines and sleep for baby without using harmful crying it out methods.
We work with folks wanting labor support, newborn help, night nurse shifts, prenatal care, postpartum care, parental coaching, photography and/or any combination of the above!
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