Licensed to practice in California and accepts 29 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 6 more.

Allison Clay

(she/her)

LMFT, 24 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

You look like you have it together—but inside, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in your thoughts. I help high-functioning adults navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. Together, we explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control. Therapy can be a place to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with yourself.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Starting therapy can feel uncertain, and that’s completely normal. In our first session, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you’re hoping for. You don’t need to have the “right” words or everything figured out—I’ll help guide the conversation in a way that feels comfortable and supportive. We’ll go at your pace and begin identifying what might be most helpful moving forward.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I integrate CBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based techniques, and trauma-informed care to help clients better understand patterns, build practical coping tools, and create meaningful, lasting change.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work especially well with high-functioning adults who appear “fine” on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. Many of my clients are used to holding everything together for others while quietly struggling with anxiety, overthinking, stress, or emotional burnout. They may feel mentally exhausted, stuck in patterns of overthinking, or unsure how to move forward, even when things in their life seem stable on the surface. Some are navigating life transitions, mood challenges, or the effects of past experiences that continue to impact how they feel day to day. My clients are often motivated for change but may not know where to start. They’re looking for a space where they can feel understood, gain clarity, and develop practical tools to feel more grounded, confident, and in control.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Self Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use CBT to help clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. Together, we identify patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, stress, or feeling stuck, and develop practical tools to shift those patterns in everyday life.

EMDR

I use EMDR to help clients process distressing experiences that may still feel overwhelming or unresolved. This approach can reduce the emotional intensity of those experiences so they feel less disruptive and easier to manage in daily life.

Trauma Informed Care

My work is grounded in a trauma-informed approach, meaning I prioritize safety, pacing, and respect for each client’s experience. I help clients understand how past experiences may be impacting them now while supporting them in building stability and resilience.

, 143 ratings

15 ratings with written reviews

March 17, 2026

She was very friendly and easy to talk with.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Allison

January 29, 2026

During our first session, Allison asked insightful questions, listened empathetically, and showed great interest in getting to know the dynamics of what brought me to therapy.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Allison

January 28, 2026

Today was my first section with Allison she is beyond great. Very warm trustworthy. I will most definitely be rebooking I feel so good after I first appointment

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Allison