Outside Therapy was founded by Alyse Pfankuch, LPC, after years of working in traditional therapy settings that left clients waiting, burned out, and frustrated by “one-size-fits-all” systems.
Alyse saw the need for something different — care that treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
She built Outside Therapy as a place where:
Clients can start without a waitlist.
Sessions move at your pace, not insurance red tape.
Practical, evidence-based tools help you make real progress.
Therapy prepares you to live outside of therapy — not depend on it forever.
Today, Outside Therapy serves clients across the United States through virtual consulting that blends mental health care with evidence-based solutions.
We believe mental health is more than talk.
It’s sleep, nutrition, movement, relationships, faith, and purpose — all working together.
That’s why our care focuses on:
The Whole Person – Mind, body, and environment.
Flexibility – In-person, online, or outdoors.
Clarity – Every client leaves with tools, not just insight.
Completion – Therapy that’s built to help you finish strong, not stay stuck.
When you start therapy here, you’ll never be “just another client.”
You’ll be met with respect, honesty, and a clear plan to help you move forward.
You’ll always know:
What we’re working on.
Why it matters.
How progress will be measured.
And when you’re ready to transition out of therapy, you’ll leave with a framework you can use for life.