New to Grow
Hi I'm Alyson, your new therapist! Feeling like no one listens or understands you? I will. I combine professional expertise with warmth, kindness, compassion, empathy, open mindedness, and humor. Feeling lost, empty, helpless, or unhappy? I'll help you find YOU and empower you to be the best version of yourself with a better life. I will support you every step of the way as we work together to explore challenges, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. I will help you in achieving lasting change and emotional well-being.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I use a client-centered approach, so therapy with me will be the way you want it. No pressure. I provide a warm, friendly, nonjudgmental, and safe space for you to vent about your problems and share your thoughts and feelings. We will go at your own comfortable pace as I guide you to create meaningful goals tailored to you and what you need to get out of therapy. We'll get to know each other and make sure we're a good fit.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I knew it was my calling to become a therapist when I was told how easy I am to talk to and how quickly others feel comfortable opening up to me. I am always honored to be invited into someone's world to help them learn and grow. I can't stand to see others in pain, and I always appreciate being part of someone's healing journey. Although I uphold professional boundaries, my clients say therapy with me is like talking to a friend except I give my full undivided attention and zero judgement.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I treat people needing help with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and grief, among other issues. I specialize in domestic violence/narcissistic abuse. I help victims/survivors build their self-esteem, reclaim their identity, and get their life back. My goal is to empower you to focus on your inner strengths and build resilience. For the artistic clients, I love to incorporate art, music, and drama therapy.
Eclectic
I always provide Person-centered, Strength-Based, and Compassion Focused treatment. I specialize in Trauma Informed Care, helping victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, loss of loved ones, and other trauma. The modalities I use are CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Grief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Positive Psychology, Humanistic Approach, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Psychoeducation. If you have any questions about any of these modalities or need help choosing which one is right for you, please let me know.