- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
- Mindful, goal-focused
About Alison
Alison listens first and then works with each person to build a plan that fits their needs. She uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused techniques to address motivation, confidence, and compassion fatigue. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most and identify actions that feel doable.
Her practice also addresses issues like abandonment and attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness challenges, and communication problems. She can help people manage guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and financial or life-purpose worries.
Alison draws on several clinical approaches to shape her work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based skills, and solution-focused methods. She adapts tools to the person in front of her rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.
People who choose her can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental dialogue and practical strategies to try between meetings. She emphasizes collaboration and steady progress, helping clients take manageable steps toward feeling more capable and less overwhelmed.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
How Alison blends evidence-based approaches for online work
Alison uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and low mood. CBT is practical and often focuses on skills you can use between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy is another part of her work, teaching simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus in daily life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alison will talk through your goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, then suggest methods to try. She adjusts the plan as you go so the approach better fits your needs and pace.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting care into a busy life easier and may reduce travel time and scheduling barriers. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or let sessions take place from a location that suits your routine. Licensed professionals like Alison aim to help clients use these formats to keep steady progress toward their goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, attachment and abandonment issues, and relationship communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, balancing listening with clear steps to try between sessions. She emphasizes respectful, sensitive conversation and tailors plans to each person's needs.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with people on mood, motivation, and life transitions. That experience informs her focus on manageable change and steady progress.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.