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Would you like to learn how to surf through life's challenges rather than be pummeled by them? Hi, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri, with a second License in Illinois. I have a BS in Psychology and received my MSW from the University of St Louis I have been practicing with an LCSW since 1993. In I March of 2024 I became a Positive Intelligence Coach now I consider myself a Mental Resilience Consultant. I have helped people of all ages struggling with emotional regulation, problem solving, stress, life transitions, anger management, parenting, and burnout turn those challenges into gifts of Opportunity, Knowledge, or Inspiration. I love helping to teach others how to ride the top of the waves of challenge! Together, we would focus on what is helpful and let go of judging what is right or wrong.
In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. With Positive Intelligence, we would look at how internal Saboteurs are deceiving you into thinking they are helping. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better. I combine research-based techniques with out of the box metaphysical laws, to find the right holistic treatment plan for you.
I provide unconditional positive regard. I am non judgemental. I seek only to be helpful. I am empathic, intuitive, innovative, and highly motivated to help you find the answers you seek. My foundation is in clinically proven techniques like CBT, mindfulness, and a touch of Woo Woo intuition. I am an LCSW of 33 years, a Positive Intelligence Coach, 2nd degree Reiki Master, Transcendental Meditation and Shamanic Practitioner, and Certified in Ho'oponopono. I have extensive experience with Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Grief, School Social Work, and Behavior Modification. I have been benefiting from talk therapy, and all forms of self improvement, since the early 1990's.
I am best positioned to serve a client who comes to therapy with an eagerness to learn, grow, and seek answers; someone who is comfortable with collaborating in a safe place for their highest good. My favorite kind of clients come regularly because they know that where two or more are gathered, miracles can happen. I enjoy working with clients who are seeking self actualization.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a clinically proven technique for improving the symptoms of depression and anxiety. CBT has worked for me and is scientifically proven to help 9/10 people who use it. I have benefited from using it for myself and have helped countless clients learn to manage their thoughts and thereby their emotions, thus changing their whole world!
Positive Psychology
I am a Positive Intelligence Coach. I Love this Schema! It is simply a way of thinking about thinking that involves a simple practice of mindfulness that anyone can do! This practice can be incorporated into your daily activities seamlessly. No need to carve out extra time to learn a new technique to find mental and emotional resilience. It is Easy! Positive intelligence helps you quiet the self saboteur automatic thoughts in your mind and strengthen the "Sage" or Intuitive, discerning, activating thoughts that allow you to be the best you were meant to be.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I hold a certificate of attendance to The School of Awakening: Becoming a Teacher of Presence, with Eckhart Tolle and Kim Eng. An advanced training program to teach lead and live your highest purpose. This training helps me remain present for my clients and if requested, teach the practice of presence.
Transpersonal
As a Certified Practitioner of Hoʻoponopono, I continually provide metaphysical transmutation for the challenges that cross my path. Including those of my clients. This is an ancient spiritual practice that works on the foundational belief that everything is sacred. Long story short, if a challenge crosses my path, as part of the sacred, I am compelled to do my part to rectify the situation in THE highest good. This is a simple prayer that runs in the back of my mind like a mantra. I have found over the years, that it is powerful spiritual undercurrent to the cognitive and emotional work that we engage in collaboratively . I am happy to answer any questions about this practice. It is a simple acknowledgement of my part in the fabric of the sacred.
3 ratings with written reviews
May 14, 2025
It's always so nice to chat with Alli because she knows when to throw in a lighthearted joke. She's so authentic and I really feel she cares about me, which is so lovely.
May 9, 2025
Allison is very kind and warm, and I feel completely afraid to be open about my life and situations that brought me to her. She’s incredibly insightful and I’m grateful I’ve found her!
February 11, 2025
I feel really good about therapy. I am excited to move forward. I feel heard.