"Therapy is a gift. It is a chance to finally be heard, understood, and supported."
Through her compassionate, approachable, and warm demeanor, Allyson creates a safe, supportive environment that allows you to show up as your most authentic self. She acknowledges that your experiences, thoughts, and emotions are unique to you. She encourages you to take control of your narrative as you work together to achieve your goals.
It’s common for anyone starting therapy to feel vulnerable and unsure, especially when they don't know what to expect or how it will benefit them. This uncertainty can feel overwhelming, and worrying that things might never improve, even with professional support, is entirely understandable.
This is why Allyson uses a collaborative and individualistic approach throughout her sessions to meet each client where they are at and support each client’s needs and goals. She works alongside her clients to help them take small, achievable steps so they feel safe and understand that change can take time.
Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach which is why Allyson works with her clients to explore their history, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through her direct and authentic style she helps clients develop effective coping strategies for managing emotional and interpersonal challenges, empowering them to feel more grounded and like their best self!
Allyson utilizes a collaborative, strength-based approach, honing in on her clients’ strengths while helping them to navigate their life challenges. It is essential for Allyson to meet her clients where they are while on this transformative journey. She draws from multiple evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic therapy, to facilitate change and reach clients’ individualized goals.
Drawing from multiple evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic therapy, Allyson’s uses these modalities to facilitate change and reach clients’ individualized goals.
Allyson believes in individualized therapy that is centered on each client’s unique experiences, strengths, needs, and goals. Using a collaborative and client-centered approach, she enables clients to remain the experts of their own lives as she guides them with compassion and honesty. With her sensitive and empathetic nature, she connects with clients while working together to develop plans of care that are most suitable to her client’s lives. Allyson strives for clients to leave sessions feeling validated and with increased clarity, as new insights into their lives arise.
Allyson will ensure that her clients have an individualized treatment plan that allows them to make great advances toward personal growth. She is honored to work alongside her clients and will be there for them every step of the way!
my morning coffee!
One thing you couldn't live without
my dogs
Something that always makes you smile
❤️
Most used emoji
the beach
Where is your happy place?
I would fly!
If you could have any superpower what would it be?
skincare, coffee (essential), and going outside to get some fresh air and sunlight
Morning routine
hot pilates or sculpt class, some deep breathing, and curling up in bed with the lights off and a candle burning while watching Netflix or Hulu.
What do you do to de-stress?
I write out my schedule in my planner and always make sure to get a goodnight sleep!
How do you set yourself up for a successful week?
Israel
Favorite place you have traveled
making sure I have my to-do list done by Sunday every week, listening to music while walking, and grocery shopping on the weekends
Rituals