Therapist profile
Alison Smith, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Parenting
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- Relationship concerns
- Parenting stress
- CBT and client-centered
About Alison
Alison Smith is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Georgia with eight years of clinical experience. She began her career after military service and later worked for the Department of Defense. Her work covers relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, self-esteem, parenting stress, and other life transitions.
Alison draws on straightforward, practical conversations to help people untangle their next steps. Sessions focus on identifying what feels stuck, testing small changes, and building coping skills that fit day-to-day life. She pays attention to how life events and caregiving demands affect routine and mood.
Her background includes supporting people facing grief, addiction concerns, intimacy and sexual culture questions, chronic health challenges, and communication problems. She also includes work around attachment, boundary issues, and blended family stress when relevant to an individual's goals.
Alison uses methods from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy alongside narrative and motivational approaches. She sometimes brings creative techniques such as writing, poetry, or music into sessions when that would help the person express themselves.
People who come to her often want clear steps and practical tools to manage overwhelming thoughts, recurring relationship patterns, or the burden of caring for others. She works collaboratively to set goals and track changes over time.
Alison offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling details via the platform's matching and scheduling tools.
How sessions work
How Alison uses therapy approaches online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. It helps people clarify their priorities and plan next steps by centering their own experience and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses practical tools to test new ways of thinking and small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, or sleep disruption.
Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by looking at the stories they tell about their lives. This approach can be useful for identity concerns, relationship patterns, and issues tied to past events.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match the client's situation, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is tracked together.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to involve creative exercises like writing or music between meetings. Confirm the available session types when you schedule so you can pick what fits your day and comfort level.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, parenting stress, grief, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is pragmatic and collaborative, using client-centered conversations, CBT techniques, narrative work, and motivational interviewing to set goals and try small changes.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience and a background that includes military service and work for the Department of Defense.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Georgia.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current online session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
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