- CBT techniques
- Narrative work
- Creative methods
About Alison
Alison Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, grief, and addiction. Alison also lists family-of-origin and intimacy-related issues among her focus areas.
Alison draws on straightforward, practical methods in session. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to center a person’s own perspective and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. Narrative and solution-focused ideas also appear in her work to help people tell a clearer story about themselves and try small changes that build momentum.
Her background includes service in the Air Force and a period working for the Department of Defense. Alison holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. She is a mother of three and has personal experience caring for a child with complex medical needs, which informs how she talks about stress and caregiving pressures.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete problems and step-by-step skills. Alison uses creative techniques such as writing, poetry, music, or art when helpful. Conversations commonly cover patterns that started in childhood, attachment concerns, or repeated relationship conflicts and how those patterns show up now.
She works collaboratively on goals and practical coping strategies. People who come for help leave with tools for managing difficult emotions, clearer communication approaches, and plans for next steps in relationships, work, or parenting.
How Alison’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client. Online or in person, this approach helps people clarify their own priorities and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small behavior changes to reduce distress. CBT online works well for sleep, anxiety, depression, and habits that affect daily life. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from repeating stories about who they are and try new ways of telling those stories to change how they act and connect with others.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alison will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. She uses that discussion to decide together which methods to try and adjusts as needed based on progress and feedback.
The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If someone prefers work that uses writing, music, or art prompts, those creative techniques can be adapted for remote sessions as needed.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Alison works with issues such as depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, grief, addictions, and family-of-origin concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral strategies and narrative or solution-focused ideas to create practical steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alison has eight years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and prior work supporting service members and their families.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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