- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- ACT CBT DBT methods
About Alison
Alison Siepker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship concerns, and grief. Sessions are conducted in English and focused on practical steps clients can use outside of sessions.
Alison uses straightforward, person-centered conversation alongside methods that help people notice unhelpful patterns. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people clarify values, reduce avoidant behaviors, and try new actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotional regulation and coping when feelings feel overwhelming.
She also brings Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused strategies to conversations about change, such as recovery-related goals or career shifts. Those approaches are used to break larger problems into small, doable steps. Work can include identifying patterns that started in the family of origin and naming how they show up now.
Alison aims to make sessions practical. People leave with concrete tools to manage anxiety, improve sleep, handle conflict, and make decisions. She asks direct questions, listens for strengths, and helps plan the next steps between sessions.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Alison commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with people. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking actions that fit those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change unhelpful habits.She treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together. That means early sessions often include checking what helps and shifting tools based on the client’s needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where challenges occur, then bring observations back into session for discussion.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, self esteem, career issues, and coaching.
What is her typical therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered conversation with practical, skills-based methods like ACT, CBT, and DBT to help people try different ways of coping and decision making.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a variety of concerns including compassion fatigue and first responder issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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