Licensed to practice in California and accepts 71 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Autism, Depression and 10 more.
Alison Webster
Iam a licensed clinical social worker who has been working with children, youth and adults for the past eight years. My background is special needs case management and parenting as a school social worker. My "why" when I think about my work is this: listening to clients stories' and sitting with them in their path to building resiliency. I believe the client knows themselves and their strengths, I sit by and guide them to build insight about how they want to make changes for personal growth. I champion my clients as they build their capacity for vulnerability to develop their authentic selves. I consider it a huge privilege to do this very important work.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the first session we will discuss what brought you to seek help and your expectations of the therapeutic process. I will explain to you about what informed consent is and ask if you have any questions. I will discuss how communication with me works in-between sessions and discuss how many sessions I believe may be required. I want my clients to feel at ease with me as I believe in unconditional positive regard.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My strengths as a provider are the following: to be able to communicate about my skill set and for you to expect to be treated with respect and positive regard. I want for my clients to leave the session feeling validated and better understood then when they came to the session.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with clients who experience challenges in their lives: the onset of depression, anxiety, those dealing with a loss of a loved one, those who have parenting challenges, and job or relationship stress to name a few. I also have experience with clients adjusting to divorce, school stress, or changes in friendships.
Specialties
Top specialties
ADHD
Autism
Depression
Other specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Child or Adolescent
Domestic Violence
Learning Disabilities
Mood Disorders
Parenting
School Issues
Self Esteem
I identify as
Buddhist
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $90 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been practicing CBT for many years with children, teens and adults. I look at automatic thoughts and how it affects feelings and behavioral patterns. I offer clients worksheets to help acknowledge negative thoughts they have and how to re-frame these thoughts and we discuss this in session.
Compassion Focused
I help clients who need relationship support with significant others and immediate family. I explore how relationship patterns affect feelings of attachment and build trust. I teach clients how to label feelings and sit with uncomfortable thoughts. I offer compassion and validation for where the client is emotionally.
Strength-Based
I look for a clients' strengths and guide them to embrace their strengths as they build their capacity towards resiliency.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
I help parents and children with relationship- building strategies. I offer practical tips on how to set limits and how to help your child express their emotions, and how to help them feel safe doing this.
30 ratings with written reviews
June 18, 2026
I just had my intake session with Alison and I felt like I was talking to a friend who gets it. I have been looking for someone who understands and has experience helping with the difficulties of living with ADHD. Based on this first session, it seems like Alison is that person!
Verified client, age 25-34
June 8, 2026
Could not continue session due to my scheduling failure we will reschedule asap but Allison seemed very warm yet professional I am looking forward to working with her.
Verified client, age 35-44
April 10, 2026
thank you for taking the time to listen to me and to give me such caring feedback. i appreciate your time and look forward to seeing you again.