At Meadowbrook Counseling, every member of our team, from therapists to administrative staff, is dedicated to supporting you on your journey to wellness. We are not just professionals but also compassionate allies who are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where healing and transformation can flourish. Our expert therapists specialize in various evidence-based modalities, ensuring personalized care tailored to your unique needs and goals. Join us, and experience the Meadowbrook difference - where empathy, expertise, and empowerment converge for holistic mental wellness.
Allison is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate who received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwest University. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in relational therapy, emphasizing walking alongside her clients through their personal journeys. She fosters a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can openly explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges.
Drawing from Internal Family Systems therapy, somatic-informed practices, and Emotion-Focused therapy, Allison helps clients understand and harmonize different parts of themselves, promoting internal balance and resilience. With a collaborative focus, she works closely with clients to delve into their thoughts and emotions, uncovering the influences behind their current behaviors and enhancing their self-awareness.
Allison has experience supporting diverse populations, including women, individuals, LGBTQ+ teens, and families. She adeptly addresses challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues, empowering clients by recognizing their strengths and fostering a deeper sense of security and self-compassion. Emphasizing a light-hearted, interactive process tailored to individual needs, she offers tools, techniques, and knowledge for healing and growth. Allison's ultimate goal is to help clients achieve greater peace, connection, and authenticity.
Life presents many challenges, and with busy schedules, people often forget to take care of themselves and attend to their needs. Lacking the necessary support to overcome these challenges can leave individuals feeling lost, depressed, anxious, angry, and stuck. It is important to recognize that everyone is worthy of happiness and deserves to feel fulfilled in their relationships.
The journey of healing and progress can begin with therapy. New challenges and life decisions may have a significant impact, or there may be lingering pain from past experiences. Therapy sessions provide a safe space where individuals can comfortably share their thoughts and receive support in a non-judgmental environment. The therapist has experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and college students on issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, family conflicts, neurodiversity, identity, and work/career concerns. Regardless of the challenges faced, therapy can offer hope.
With a person-centered approach, the therapist believes that individuals are the best experts of their own stories. Humor is also used when appropriate to make sessions feel more like conversations. The goal is to make clients feel as though they are in the driver’s seat, with the therapist as a passenger helping them navigate. The therapist incorporates various practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Every person is different, and therapy will be tailored to each individual, focusing on finding what works best and leveraging their strengths.
The therapist, originally from San Antonio, Texas, now calls Seattle home. They hold both a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Outside of therapy, they enjoy playing video games, watching Netflix, and exploring the vibrant food scene in Washington. Taking the first step to seek help requires courage and is a significant step forward. Those who feel the therapist may be a good fit are encouraged to reach out.