LMFT, 9 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and first-generation Filipino American, I bring a culturally sensitive approach to guiding individuals toward healing, resilience, and personal growth. I specialize in trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), EMDR, and Brainspotting—advanced, evidence-based interventions designed to address the root causes of trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. With experience working with individuals from various backgrounds, I’m passionate about helping clients process life-altering events, break free from past trauma, challenge unhelpful core beliefs, and manage ongoing stress. My mission is to empower clients to build meaningful lives and strengthen their relationships. Are you feeling stuck under the weight of addiction, anxiety, or depression? Are past traumas keeping you from living the life you want? You do not need to go through each day merely trying to survive —you can thrive in life! Therapy is a compassionate, non-judgmental space where healing can flourish, and you can learn to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and self-awareness. Healing is possible, with just a little persistence, and hope. I am here to support you every step of the way!
Every client’s journey is unique, and my goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and personalized space for healing. Here’s what you can expect when working with me: ✔ Gather general information and discuss your health history ✔ Explore troubling symptoms and current life stressors ✔ Review therapy guidelines and expectations ✔ Begin outlining therapy goals tailored to your needs The Intake session also allows us to get to know each other and determine if we are a good fit. If we find that another therapist or specialist would better meet your needs, I will gladly provide a referral.
My greatest strengths are my ability to build trust with clients while offering compassion and empathy. I create a safe and supportive space where individuals feel heard, valued, and understood. With a culturally sensitive approach, I connect with clients from diverse backgrounds, including those from various socioeconomic experiences and children of immigrants. My deep understanding of these unique challenges allows me to provide meaningful support that honors each client’s personal journey.
I am passionate about helping individuals who are ready to invest the time, effort, and energy into their own healing. I work exclusively with adults, providing individual therapy to those committed to personal growth and emotional well-being. My approach is designed for clients who are motivated to actively engage in their therapeutic journey, develop self-awareness, and implement meaningful change in their lives.
I utilize a range of trauma-informed therapeutic modalities to support clients in their healing journey, including Brainspotting Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping), EMDR Therapy, and Nature Therapy. These approaches work synergistically to help clients process unresolved emotions, improve emotional regulation, and build resilience. Emotional pain—whether rooted in trauma, loss, or chronic stress—can profoundly shape how we see the world and relate to others. These experiences often lead to distressing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or panic attacks. Through our work together, my goal is to help clients make sense of these emotions, restore a sense of balance, and self-empowerment using evidence-based strategies. Above all, I strive to create a compassionate, supportive space where individuals feel truly seen and heard. My hope is to guide each client toward greater self-awareness, emotional well-being, and the ability to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
3 ratings with written reviews
August 18, 2025
Allyson has a tremendous understanding and insight into my intergenerational trauma. She is helping me come to a place of healing and letting go of my buried emotions. I appreciate how I feel seen and validated with each session I have with her. Her warm and patient support gives me hope that I will be ok and can be better from all my trauma.
May 28, 2025
She is the best at what she does! I love her communication style and attempts to always understand me with direct feedback.
April 25, 2025
Allyson is amazing. It doesnt feel like therapy when we talk. Just two friends working out a solution together. I also feel like I impact her too. I have a lot of stuff happening and the worst luck, I don't trust too many people either, but she's someone I can trust. Keep changing lives Allyson! I also want to apologize, I never noticed the survey before. Had I did, it would be 5 stars all the time.