Licensed to practice in California and accepts 70 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Autism, Depression and 10 more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $90 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
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!
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.
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.