I have experience providing counseling services in various settings including: outpatient community mental health, home and community-based services, shelters and schools.  

Though I am able to treat a wide variety of concerns; I am especially helpful in the following areas:

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  • Generational Trauma

  • Family dynamics (especially relationship concerns with parents)

  • Parenting

  • Trauma (Physical, sexual, emotional, verbal and mental abuse; Post-Traumatic Stress)

  • Women’s issues

  • Grief and Loss

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Family of Origin Concerns

EDUCATION

Azusa Pacific University- B.A. degree in Psychology, dual emphasis in Child and Family Therapy and Counseling.

Seattle University- Master of Arts degree in Education with a specialization in Community Mental Health Counseling.

 

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, license number: LH60731945 

Board Certification from the National Board for Certified Counselors (2015)

Trained in 20+ hours of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Trained in 40+ hours of domestic violence training. 

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Counseling Association

Perinatal Support Washington

 

about alison 

When I'm not counseling, I enjoy spending time with my husband, six year old, two dogs, cat and hamster.  I like to bake, garden, visit dog parks, play Animal Crossing and browse the aisles of Target.